Changes climatecaused plants fromwarm regions our planetscan be grown where it seemed likeimpossibleuntil recently.
European climatologistsagree: our winters are getting milder every year. Let's try to see if thegarden plantsfromwarmer will survive the coldest seasonzones climateand littleresistant frost resistant Here is a list of exotic plants that can begrown in our climate
Kamelie
Some camellias are grown inwestern Poland , where the climate is milder, and they have experienced winters without much damage in recent years. Ackermann hybrids are often recommended as particularly he althy and strong. However,autumn flowersof these varieties easily become preyfirstnighttime frost
You should not buy for your gardenrandom plants undefined varieties , because they are most often smoothed by forcing in greenhouse conditions, with a lot of fertilizers. Choose proven, strong varieties, such as 'Donckelarii' (red and white flowers), 'Elegans' (pink) or 'Black Lace' (dark red).
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Flower kamelii (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Tree fern
Dicksonia antarctica will survive in the gardenlight winter frostsprovided it receives solid cover . Even before larger frosts, the leaves of the plantare tied to hopper shape , which we fill with straw. The trunk and the crownare covered with with a mat reedand the surface of the earth within the root ball is covered with a layer of leaves. Although stronger frosts candestroy leaves , in spring the fernwill release new
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Paproć Drzewiasta Dicksonia antarctica (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Purge
Cistus is a shrub very sensitive to winter moisture, therefore it tolerates periods of cold, dry weather much better thanfrost-freeandhumidWhen preparing the stand, add a lot ofsandandto the garden soil gooddrainage. The best place issunlitandshelteredfrom the wind
inperiods frostand insolar daysthe plant should be covered with a shade net. The most cold-resistant cistus species are Cistus laurifolius and Cistus populifolius. Cistus x purpureus leaves give off an aromatic sticky resin once used in perfume factories.
Albizia
Albizia julibrissin has delicate, double-pinnate leaves that it sheds in the fall. The branchy tree is distinguished bypicturesque ,umbrella crown At the end of summer or autumn,clusters broom-like , composed of dozens of pink colored stamens, develop on the Albizia shoots. Older specimens of this little tree can easily tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. The lower variety of 'Rosea' is more resistant to cold. In winter,wrap trunk with mat reedto protect the tree against freezing.
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Albizja Albizia julibrissin (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Hemp palm
Trachycarpus fortunei is one of the few cold-resistant species in thefamily palmWithstands light frost down to -5 ° C. Nice habit and large, decorative, fan-shaped leaves make the palm treehappy planted in parksand gardens not only in southern Europe, but also in morenorthernmost regions with mild winters
In winter, protection against moisture requires protection from the so-calledheart palm treeson the top of the trunk and growing out of ityoung leavesBefore winter, tie the palm leaves high in a bundle and cover the entire crownwith a hood with foil vesicularLike all other cold-sensitive plants,palm hempplant it in a chosen place in garden in springso that the plant takes root firmly by winter. Such wintering of the palm treeshould ensure her survival
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Palma konopna Trachycarpus fortunei (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Caring for said plants
Garden cultivation all sensitiveon freezing of plants requires certain conditions.First of all, you should choose the position very carefully. It should be quiet, with asouthern wall of the houseor partially in the shade of a large tree. The soil must not be too heavy or too moist and fertile for the shoots to besuitable time woodylump the root layer will be protected against freezing by a layer of leaves 20-25 cm thick,covered with spruce branches
Leaves and shoots of green shrubs, e.g.camellia , need cover only in longer, stronger frosts. For this purpose,mesh shading , transmitting40-50% light solarIt protects the leaves of the plants from burns byrays winter andlets go enough a lot air
