Mostpopularbylingardengood tolerates winter hibernating in the ground, some of them, however, must be covered by a special protection program. This is due to the obvious climatic differences between ourlatitudegeographicand the country they come fromindividual perennialsThe differences in the quality of the substrate are also of great importance.Strongfrosts , combined withgustswinds ,sharpsunor excessive substrate moisture, plague today a large group of beautiful and effective flowering garden plants.
Frost-sensitive plants and their protection
Plants from climate-friendly desert regions, such as Centranthus or Agapanthus agapanthus, cope withshort frost extremely goodHowever, in winter they must be stored in frost-free and bright rooms with a temperature not exceeding 8°C. During this time,buds floralandlow temperatureisessential for plantsThe lack of flowers in summer is almost always caused by high temperatures during wintering.
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Ostrogowiec Centranthus (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Gilding also requires protection. Without lining, they can only survive for a short time and usually freeze overduringon the firstoron the secondwinters Botanical species of penstemons, growing insunnyandaridsites, have a chance to survive the winter period without harm. However, garden penstemon must be grown asplantannual
Strong pruning after flowering increases the formation of new buds in short-lived perennials inwithinbasesThis applies, among others, to plants such as gailardia and perennial slices. As a result, plants muchbetter tolerate winteringandlonger liveTheir living conditions can beadditionally improve ,bedding substrate
Protect perennials from frost
Perennials sensitive to cold can be secured with a loose lining of leaves or spruce twigs. The lining must not be dense, otherwise the plants underneath it will start to rot. The soil does not freeze when we cover it with a thin layer of compost.
Remember, however, that evergreen perennials can rot under the compost. Foil is not suitable for the lining. This material is impermeable to air and causes the formation of mold. The best natural protection against frost is a thick layer of snow.
Newly planted perennials, such as Japanese anemones, for example, take two years to take root well. In the first winter, young seedlings must besecured with liningRemember to also press the seedlings into the ground during planting, because it happens that withstrong frost(causing the ground to freeze) the plants are pushed onto theground surfaceThen they do not come into contact with the ground and dry out . Therefore, we advise you to check the crops from time to time, especially after periods ofstrong frosts , and press the plants to the ground prophylactically.
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Protection of moisture-sensitive plants in winter
Perennials from those regions of the world where winters are dry showhigh sensitivitytowinterMoistureMost of these perennials have gray-colored leaves covered with fluff, examples are yarrow, keris and mugwort. These plants should begrown in a permeable substratethat drains well. If planted in the right place, they will safely survive the winter. If the substrate isclayandbad drained , crop losses will be inevitable.
Grasses ornamentalalso belong to those plants that are endangereddisastrousAction Moisture In unfavorable weather conditions, the roots rot and the plants eventually die. Extremely sensitive to moisture in the substrate isgrass pampasIn those parts of the country where winter is particularly cold, some perennials, incl.tritomeand yucca must be sheltered from frost and moisture, even when grown in permeable sandy soils.
How to Avoid Moisture Damage
Species sensitive to moisture in the substrate should be grown in permeable soils. If the soil in the garden is clayey and very heavy, it needs to be improved. The best way is to add coarse sand to the topsoil. This causes the water to drain away faster and the plants to take root better.
Evergreen leaf panicles, e.g. tritoms, are tied in the upper part so that they do not soak up rainwater. Additionally, the plants can be covered with dry leaves and spruce twigs. Such a lining is a good protection not only against moisture, but also frost.
Bulbs and tubers, incl. hybrid varieties of bearded iris,pustynnikandKrokosmia , may rot when the substrate is too wet. Therefore,bulbsandtubersare best grown in dry and permeable soil, and the underground organs should be protected during planting by sprinkling a layer of drainage at the bottom of the hole.
Plants very important for winter sun
Evergreen and evergreen flowering species, such assunflower seedsandlavender , keep their foliage also in winter. This means that some life processes are still taking place, incl.pairing by leavesBut it is not always good for plants,sometimes even DangerousIf the temperature drops below freezing, the roots are unable to extract water from the frozen substrate, resulting in the upper partsshootsplants dry
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Sunny southern exposed pitches and rockeries are subjected to winterextremelyheavytrialDuring the day the sun warms them, and at night they are chilled by frost. To protect plants from the dire effects of such strong temperature fluctuations,discountsmust bemulchEspecially since species for sunny locations and for rockeries ( carnationsorevergreensantolina ) come from countries with a mild climate. The padding is therefore essential for them.
Let's protect perennials from drying out
In order to protect evergreen perennials from excessive sunlight, which causes burns to leaves and shoot tips, cover crops with loose spruce or fir twigs mulch.Then the light is scattered, which significantly reduces temperature fluctuations. The difference between day and night temperatures is also getting smaller.
Spruce twigs have the great advantage that they lose needles gradually, so the amount of light reaching the plants increases slowly as they need. Lavender and evergreen perennials in pots should be strongly irrigated in autumn.
Species from mountainous regions, incl.acenaandanafalisa , in their natural environment, a thick layer of snow protects against temperature fluctuations. Therefore, in our climate, wheresnowy wintershave been increasingly rare for some time, these plants should also be mulched. In this waywe will prevent ugly discolorationof leaves anddrying up vertices momentum
