Container plants have slightly different needs than the same plants in the bed. This not only applies to regular watering and care. Special measures and precautions must also be taken for a successful hibernation.
Evergreen plants need a lot of light in winter
Which plants are allowed to overwinter outside?
Only hardy potted plants are allowed to overwinter outside. The harsher the climate in the area where you live, the more likely it is that the plants need additional protection or a frost-free winter quarters so that the sensitive roots do not freeze to death.
How do I overwinter sensitive plants?
The more sensitive a plant is, the warmer it needs to hibernate. Temperatures of at least 10 °C to 15 °C may be required for very warmth-loving species. It is imperative that these plants are brought to an appropriate winter quarters in good time before the night temperatures drop below this limit.
The light conditions in the winter quarters depend on the type of potted plants you have. Evergreen plants should definitely winter brightly, they need light and water all year round. So make sure you water your plants adequately.
If, on the other hand, your potted plants belong to the deciduous species, then the winter quarters can be dark, and usually rather cool. These plants need little to no water in winter, but with some varieties the root ball must not dry out completely.
The essentials in brief:
- only hardy plants overwinter outside
- Be sure to protect root balls from frost
- Cut back in frosty winters only in spring
- overwinter sensitive potted plants frost-free or moderately warm
- be sure to bring it to the winter quarters in good time, the more sensitive the plant, the sooner
- evergreen plants overwinter brightly
- overwinter deciduous plants in the dark
tips
Temperatures between + 5 °C and + 10 °C in the winter quarters are sufficient for most potted plants.