Potted plants work well not only inarrangement apartments , but alsobalconiesandterracesOnly a few specimens in the containers create a spectacular potted garden. When deciding to put it on, sooner or later we will be forced to ask ourselves the question: how to protect our priceless collection against the impending frosts?
Care for winter hardy species
All those who opt for winter-hardy species are in the best position.Boxwood , rose,mapleorsedumthese are just some examples of bedding plants that can live in pots for years and spend the winter outdoors.Problems should not be caused by growing perennials such ascrane , funkia,sedumandflame , all of them because they hibernate during winter, keeping basic life activities underground and therefore do not require winter shelter. In preparation for winter, we should onlymove flowerpots pod wall of the house , but the pots themselves should besheltered , and the surfaceground padded
Conditions for wintering plants in pots
- Plants overwintering in the open air must be grown in frost-resistant containers, e.g. made of plastic or good quality terracotta.
- Place the pots on a wooden foot to prevent water from accumulating on the floor.
- The containers should be large enough - in small pots the substrate freezes much faster.
- Containers should be wrapped with a special insulating mat and placed in a safe, sheltered place, e.g. against a wall of a residential building. We must shade the crowns of evergreen plants.
How to prepare a plant for wintering?
preparation containerThis should be equipped with a free openinghole draining waterso that no moisture remains in the ground. A wet substrate can cause worse effects on potted perennials thanfreezing solids root ! Some types of grass also cope well with cold weather. In pots, it is also possible to growroses ,clematis , hydrangeas andboxwoodLong-lived bushes go through the best wintering under a cloud when the containers are thickly wrapped with bubble foil orspecial mat warming Insulation means that the cold penetrates the substrate more slowly, giving the roots more time to acclimatize.Crowns plantsevergreen, e.g. laurel leaves, should be covered inJanuaryandFebruarynon-woven mats to protect them from sunburn.
Wintering of exotic plants
In arrangingpotted gardenspottedexoticism is more and more often used. Unfortunately, only a few of them are adapted to the temperature conditions prevailing in our winter. Although they are more and more beneficial as a result of global warming, evenoleander , jasmine orcamellia , which are not harmful to light frosts, must be present for some time converted to accommodation. This has its advantages; thanks to the controlled temperature change, the bushes harden and are more resistant to pests. The storage room can begarageorbasement
You cannot wait until the last moment to move, it is best to start after hearing the information about the upcoming temperature drops.
Are you looking for cold-loving plants? Any additional tips to help your garden survive the winter? More tips below!
Not only the heat of the tropicsPassion flower Passiflora caerulea can withstand even five-degree frosts, and after blowing it up into the ground even greater
Reliable also in potsCamellia 'Flame' belongs to the group of winter-hardy garden camellia. It can withstand temperatures down to -5 ° C in containers. This threshold can be lowered by digging the container into the ground.
Likes hot weather, tolerates frostsLavender is used to hot weather, yet it can withstand overwintering in pots. Often, it does not freeze, and soaking the root ball causes the crops to wilt
Harmless light frostsFrosts down to -5 ° C are not able to cause any damage to oleander, but larger ones are dangerous - the buds freeze and the bushes in the next season do not bloom at all or bloom late
Flowering that goes on and onThe flowers of sedum hybrid species persist until the first frost. When the shoots begin to wither, cut them off. Perennials vegetate underground as roots and re-emerge in the spring. New low-growing varieties have exceptionally strong, stable shoots. Flowers can be dried in an airy, dry place
Reliable boxwoodBoxwood maintains an attractive appearance all year round. When frosty but sunny weather is outside the window, the crown should be shaded
Elegance in mini-formatYoung maple trees ('Dissectum' variety on the right) must be sheltered during the winter. The low-growing variety 'Red Dragon'
Roses in containersRoses are winter-hardy also in pot cultivation. However, protection against the harmful effects of low temperatures requires not only the roots, but also the crown
