- Does the weigela need winter protection?
- How to care for a weigela in winter?
- How do I overwinter young Weigelia?
- How do I overwinter a weigela in a bucket?
The shrubs of the Weigela genus originally come from Asia. There they grow wild, in contrast to local areas. In Germany, on the other hand, they can only be found in gardens or parks. An older weigela is quite hardy and robust.
The Weigela is very hardy
Does the weigela need winter protection?
A normal Central European winter does not usually bother the easy-care weigela, it usually survives it very well without winter protection. If you only planted a weigela in autumn, then a thick layer of foliage (about 20 to 30 cm) is definitely recommended.
How to care for a weigela in winter?
Even in winter, the root ball of your weigela must not dry out completely. The risk of dying of thirst is actually much greater than that of freezing to death. So water the weigela a little every now and then, but only on frost-free days when the water does not freeze immediately. However, you should avoid fertilizing your weigela in winter.
How do I overwinter young Weigelia?
Young shoots and/or bushes do not always tolerate frost without suffering damage. However, you can protect young plants very well with a special plant fleece that you wrap loosely around the bush. However, a self-grown weigela should spend its first winter in a frost-free winter quarters, for example in an unheated winter garden or in a greenhouse.
How do I overwinter a weigela in a bucket?
A weigela can also be cultivated in a bucket, at least for a few years. Then you should think about moving it to the garden. Otherwise, a larger Weigela may need special treatment: rejuvenation of the root ball.
The root ball in particular is at risk of freezing, so it should be protected from frost on all sides. Place the bucket on a styrofoam or wooden board and wrap it with an old blanket.
The essentials in brief:
- hardy in old age
- young weigela needs winter protection
- in the bucket protection of the root ball necessary
- Don't let the root ball dry out completely
tips
A frost-free winter quarters is not absolutely necessary for a weigela in the bucket.