There are both hardy and frost-sensitive types of the non-toxic bitterroot, also known as porcelain roses. They require different overwintering strategies. Special features also apply to the winter care of bitterroot in tubs and pots.
Bitterroot should be protected over the winter
Also protect the hardy species of bitterroot from excessive moisture. In a very wet and cold area, only transplanting into a pot and overwintering under a protective roof may help. Frost-sensitive species as well as pot and tub plants are best overwintered in a cold greenhouse or an unheated conservatory. Don't forget to water your plants, porcelain roses are quite thirsty.
Overwintering tips for bitterroot:
- Protect from moisture
- possibly overwinter in a pot and under cover
- Overwinter potted and tub plants in cool rooms
- ideal: greenhouse or unheated conservatory
- water even in winter
tips
The porcelain rose is a thirsty plant, it should also be watered in winter as long as the ground is not frozen.