The sun eye can please us for more than just a few summer months, but for that it has to get through the winter and the new year well. Nothing living remains above the ground in autumn, all the strength is in the roots. How to protect it from the cold?

Planted sun eyes can overwinter in the bed

The sun's eye has to get through the winter

In autumn the flowers disappear, the green leaves disappear and the above-ground part of the perennial dries up. It appears as if the entire plant is dead, but that is deceptive. Punctually in spring the sun eye can sprout again, because it is perennial.

Deep in the earth, its roots are still full of vitality and are "invisibly" waiting for warm spring days. This results in the necessity of wintering, whereby the sun's eye does not expect comfortable temperature degrees during this time. How do you deal with that?

Origin is in North America and Mexico

This flower has its origins in North America and Mexico, far from our continent. The assumption is that the winters there are perhaps milder than here. Can sub-zero temperatures in this country cause problems for the sun's eyes and call on the owner to take suitable protective measures?

The winter hardiness is suitable for outdoor use

The good news is: Even if the sun eye has traveled so far to us, it has brought a good winter hardiness with it. European winters do not affect the plant, it can remain in the garden soil all year round.

Protective measures are not required, for which the owner is not ungrateful, as it saves quite a bit of work. If you have time, you can spread some brushwood over the perennial to protect the moisture-sensitive roots.

Bucket specimens have it harder

Many compact growing varieties can also be cultivated in a bucket. There is nothing wrong with admiring them for many years. While they can stay outside in the summer without hesitation, winter poses a greater challenge for their roots.

  • If possible, place in a cool and bright quarter
  • alternatively outside in a sheltered place
  • Place pot on insulating styrofoam
  • wrap with plenty of fleece
  • Separate what has dried
  • Cover soil with brushwood

As soon as there is no more threat of frost, the winter protection can be removed again.

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