Is the liver balm hardy?

In principle, the Ageratum houstonianum is one of the perennial Plants, botanically it is called a perennial herbaceous plant. Its long flowering period, ideally from May to November, makes it a popular ornamental plant.

Is it worth wintering the liver balm?

Wintering the liver balm is rarely recommended. It's just more practical to just buy a new plant in spring. A new purchase may also be “cheaper” than wintering. If you want to escape the throw-away habit, you should definitely consider wintering, especially if you have suitable winter quarters. You can also cut cuttings for propagation in spring.

Where should I hibernate my ageratum?

Of the Liver balm likes it sunny and warm, should be accordingly Location not only be bright in summer, but also in winter quarters. Make sure that the temperatures there do not drop below about 5 ° C. An at least slightly heated winter garden or a warm greenhouse are very suitable for wintering your liver balm.

How do I take care of my ageratum in winter?

If you want to get your liver balm through the winter well, then bring it to its winter quarters in good time before the first night frosts. This is easiest if you have cultivated it in the tub, a small variety possibly also in the balcony box. The plant is probably still blooming at this point, but don't let that stop you.

During the winter, the liver balm does not need any fertilizer and only a little water. But it shouldn't dry out completely. His is too complex care so not. Only when the ice saints are over in May, the Ageratum houstonianum can be completely brought outside again.

The essentials in brief:

• not frost hardy
• is sold as an annual plant
• Wintering is rarely recommended