Angel's trumpets are among the non-native ornamental plants that are sensitive to frost and therefore have to overwinter indoors. In addition to the right handling in the winter quarters, wintering out is also important for a successful next season.
The angel's trumpet is only allowed outside when it is warm enough
The chronological overwintering rules for the angel's trumpet
Proper overwintering of cold-sensitive potted plants needs to be skillful - after all, they are always plants that come from warmer regions than ours and for which the climatic conditions here are generally not optimal. They always have it harder than native species. It is all the more important to help them get through the winter.
- Due to its origin, angel's trumpet is absolutely intolerant of frost
- correct overwintering is therefore important
wintering in and out at the right time
One thing is decisive for wintering in after the summer as well as for wintering out after the hibernation phase: Father Frost. He can finish off the angel's trumpet in one night. You have to orientate yourself on it with regard to the right time to bring it into the house and to put it out - of course every year is different. When the first frost sets in in autumn and when the last danger of frost has passed in spring varies.
So pay close attention to the weather forecast in autumn and save the angel's trumpet to warm weather in good time if the temperature is critical.
In spring, the frost line can be treacherous. In some years it is already over in March with any risk of frost - sometimes the month of April can be wonderfully sunny and warm, so that the angel's trumpet can already stand outside. In May, however, the famous ice saints still threaten with the last frosty nights. So be alert again around the time and follow the weather report. If you want to be on the safe side, simply put the angel's trumpet outside after the ice saints at the end of May.
Outdoor places depending on the winter quarters
What you should also consider when putting it out is the circumstances under which you overwintered the angel's trumpet. If you tend to be bright and warm during the winter months, you should only put them outside when the climate has become stable and mild. If, on the other hand, you have overwintered them in a cool, dark place or in a greenhouse, you can winter them out a little earlier - but there is still a strict ban on frost here.