Especially in cold regions and in particularly exposed locations, your garden hydrangeas need good protection to get through the winter unscathed.

Garden hydrangeas are sensitive to frost and should be protected from the cold in winter

Overwinter garden hydrangeas that have been planted out

Unfortunately, farmer's or garden hydrangeas are not particularly hardy and threaten to freeze to death, especially during longer periods of frost. Another problem are the flower buds that were created in the previous year, which can perish mainly during spring frosts. Therefore, good winter protection is immensely important, whereby the root area in particular should be covered with a thick layer of mulch (€239.00) and brushwood. In the case of planted specimens, a so-called leaf dumping or wrapping with bast mats has also proven itself.

Overwinter garden hydrangeas in tubs

Garden hydrangeas cultivated in pots should not overwinter outdoors, as the root ball freezes through very quickly, even in larger planters. This would mean the death of the plant, so it is best to overwinter it in a frost-free and sheltered place. If necessary, the basement can also be used as a shelter.

tips and tricks

Depending on the temperature, the garden hydrangea should be moved back to its winter quarters around October. You should also water from time to time in the winter quarters, the soil must never dry out completely.

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