It's spring again, a long winter is finally over, your buckskin buds, but some shoots remain dry. This situation is certainly not pleasant, but it is also not a catastrophe. Some shoots of the sackcloth probably froze.

Not all sackflower species tolerate frost

Can I still save my frozen sackcloth?

If the sack flower is completely frozen, then it can no longer be saved. This is rarely the case, however, unless the winter has been particularly harsh and cold. The sack flower is hardy to a certain extent.

Cut off the frozen shoots generously so that there are no dry sections left. Water the plant as usual and give it a small amount of liquid fertilizer. It is essential to avoid fertilizing your prosecutor too much at this point, otherwise its leaves could turn yellow.

How much frost can a sack flower tolerate?

There are very different varieties of the sackflower, not only in terms of size, but also in terms of frost tolerance. While some of them can easily cope with temperatures down to -15 °C, others tolerate a maximum of -7 °C.

How do I get my sackcloth through the winter?

With a few precautions, the easy-care sacking flower can be brought through the winter even in a rougher area. However, you should definitely protect the plant from icy winds and the root ball from freezing. A layer of brushwood, leaves or bark mulch is usually sufficient protection.

If you have planted your buckhorn in a container, then wrap it completely with a blanket, an old jute sack (€10.99) or bubble wrap so that the root ball is also protected from the frost from below. If you have a bright and frost-free winter quarters for your sackflower, then it is best to bring the plant there.

Overwintering tips for the sackflower:

  • Create winter protection from brushwood, leaves or mulch (239.00 €).
  • protect from icy winds
  • be sure to protect from waterlogging
  • It is best to overwinter potted plants frost-free, alternatively wrap the container completely

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Be careful not to drown your buckskin in winter. Melting snow also quickly leads to waterlogging if the water cannot drain away.

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