A flowering crown that does not tolerate frost is enthroned on the daisy trunk. For the winter, the magnificent tub plant must move to a sheltered place in good time. Staged preparations begin as early as autumn. Please heed these winter tips so that you overwinter a daisy trunk properly.

In the frosty season, the daisy trunk has to move into the house

Preparation begins in the fall

Snow and frost are still in sight for a long time, when preparations for wintering begin. Gradually modified care measures are aimed at a daisy stem with mature, solid shoots and a trimmed crown. This is the care schedule before winter:

  1. Stop fertilizing from the end of August
  2. Water more sparingly from the end of September
  3. Cover with thermal insulation fleece at night when the first ground frosts are announced
  4. Clean and cut the corolla before putting away

The best time for a thinning and maintenance cut is before moving to the winter quarters. Cut back daisies by one to two thirds. Expert pruning is limited to the herbaceous area of the shoots. Shrub daisies find it difficult to sprout and bloom again from old wood.

Give away the stems of daisies in good time

The local site conditions decide on the exact date for putting in the daisy stems. If the thermometer falls to freezing point during the day, the outdoor season is coming to an end. Don't worry if a short frost kills the last flowers. Of course, it is then the highest course for the move to the winter quarters.

Choosing winter quarters - tops and flops

An important cornerstone for the successful overwintering of daisy stems are the general conditions at the winter location. You can read an overview of ideal light and temperature conditions with tips on the tops and flops here:

  • light: bright to sunny with shading against direct sunrays
  • temperatures: ideal 10° Celsius (+/- 5° Celsius)
  • Top winter quarters: conservatory, greenhouse, glazed, heated balcony, winter tent with frost guard
  • flop winter rooms: dark basement or attic, cozy and warm living room, ice-cold garden shed

Practical compromise solutions are all bright, slightly tempered rooms in the house. This can be a light-flooded entrance area, a bright bedroom or guest room and a heated garage with windows. If in doubt, measure the temperatures and the amount of light. A minimum-maximum thermometer shows whether the temperature does not drop below the critical 5° mark, even at night. A light meter determines whether the lower limit of 1000 lux is guaranteed. Incidentally, these utensils are useful for the successful overwintering of most evergreen, frost-sensitive patio plants.

Overwintering daisy trunks - care tips

Water daisy stems sparingly so that the soil and root ball do not dry out completely. Use soft, room-warm water, ideally collected rainwater. Air the winter room every few days. Please take this opportunity to remove fallen leaves from the substrate.

In the middle/end of March, your daisy trunk can get a breath of fresh air during the day. Now repot the plant in fresh soil. A moderate pruning brings the crown into a representative shape.

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Did you know that the shrub daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens) is only distantly related to native garden and meadow daisies (Leucanthemum)? The latter thrive as hardy, herbaceous perennials that can easily be overwintered. In the bed, a perennial cut close to the ground is sufficient, followed by a layer of leaves as winter protection. After pruning, daisies in pots prefer to spend the winter bright and frost-free under glass or wrapped up tightly in a wind-protected corner on the balcony.

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Herbs