Under certain circumstances, there is a risk that St. John's wort will not survive the winter unscathed. For example, freshly planted specimens in harsh locations and species from originally warm regions can suffer from frostbite.
St. John's wort is hardy and does not need protection
Protect endangered specimens
In principle, you do not have to hibernate your St. John's wort. Most species such as St. John's wort, St. John's wort, St. John's wort and St. John's wort are hardy. But sensitive species and those that are in a bucket or a rough location should be overwintered.
You should consider this when overwintering St. John's wort:
- Cut back before overwintering
- cover with leaves, brushwood or a layer of compost
- Wrap potted plants with jute or fleece and place them against the protective wall of the house
tips
Make sure to water the St. John's herbs in the tub sparingly from time to time in winter so that they don't dry out completely! However, you should make sure that excess water can drain away easily.