- Overwinter the hardy snow rose outdoors
- Overwinter in harsh locations
- The Christmas rose in the bucket needs more winter protection
- Overwintering the Christmas rose indoors
- tips and tricks
The Christmas rose blooms in the middle of winter. So it tolerates frost well - even without additional winter protection. In rougher locations or when kept in a bucket, however, you should provide light protection so that the flower, also known as the Christmas rose, develops flowers earlier.
The Christmas rose is usually hardy outdoors and even blooms when there is snow
Overwinter the hardy snow rose outdoors
The low temperatures are less of a problem for the snow rose than excessive drying out of the soil. This can be a problem in winters with little precipitation.
It is best to plant the snow rose in a favorable place in a somewhat more sheltered location. A location under trees and shrubs that shed leaves in autumn is ideal.
Just leave the leaves where they are. They are a natural winter protection and at the same time prevent the soil from drying out too much.
Overwinter in harsh locations
If the wind blows unhindered over the area, even the hardy Christmas rose can freeze to death. Provide winter protection by using mulch materials such as
- leaves
- bark mulch
- grass clippings
- straw
Spread it out as a blanket around the Christmas rose.
The Christmas rose in the bucket needs more winter protection
When cared for in the tub, even the hardy Christmas rose always needs winter protection. The soil cools down much more in the pot than outdoors.
Place the pot on a styrofoam plate (35.50€) to protect the snow rose from below. A good location is a sheltered corner on the patio. In addition, wrap the Christmas rose with foil or fleece from the hardware store if the place is very drafty.
Don't let the soil dry out completely. Water whenever the top part has dried out. Under no circumstances should you fertilize the Christmas rose in the pot in winter.
Overwintering the Christmas rose indoors
If necessary, the Christmas rose can also be overwintered indoors.
It should then be as cool and bright as possible, but not sunny. Make sure the soil doesn't dry out completely.
With a bit of luck, even older Christmas roses will bloom around Christmas time.
tips and tricks
The Christmas rose owes its nickname Christmas rose to the flowering that is possible indoors around Christmas time. In the past, the plants were specially cultivated for flowering at Christmas.