There are different types of Mühlenbeckia, which also have slightly different requirements. While the Mühlenbeckia complexa only tolerates frost for a short time, the black-fruited wire bush (Mühlenbeckia axillaris) is considered moderately hardy and can overwinter outside.
The Muehlenbeckia axillaris can be overwintered outside
How do I care for my Mühlenbeckia in winter?
The Mühlenbeckia should not be fertilized in winter and should only be watered a little. However, the root ball must not dry out. In a mild area, both species of wire shrub can survive in the garden. However, you should put on a winter protection made of brushwood and leaves or protect your wire bush with a plant fleece from severe frost.
The essentials in brief:
- Mühlenbeckia complexa only tolerates frost for a short time
- Mühlenbeckia axillaris moderately hardy
- ideal hibernation temperature: approx. 5 °C to 10 °C
- do not fertilize in winter and water little
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In a mild area, you can definitely try overwintering your Mühlenbeckia in the garden.