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- How is the blue cushion hardy?
- In our latitudes frostproof
- In extreme times, equip with a winter shelter
- Protect young, freshly propagated plants
- Cut before the onset of winter
- Tips
Blue cushions can cope with temperatures of up to minus 20 degrees
How is the blue cushion hardy?
Often the spring awakens in addition to anticipation of the garden season also gloom - namely, when you see how some plants are frozen by intense frost. Can this also happen with the blue pillow or is this plant protected against frost damage?
Early article Is the blue pillow poisonous or harmless?In our latitudes frostproof
Although the blue pillow comes from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, it tolerates frost very well. This probably has the background that it is located in mountainous areas (preference for lime), where it can sometimes be frosty cold.
The warmth-loving blue cushion cope with temperatures down to -20 ° C when it is in a protected location. Thanks to his good frost hardiness, it can be cultivated perennial here in Germany.
In extreme times, equip with a winter shelter
Only if it comes to violent temperature drops in winter, you should protect your blue pillow. Learn from the weather forecast that temperatures fall below -15 ° C, you should cover the plant as a precautionary measure and as a precaution. Well suited for this is brushwood.
But beware: remove the protective layer immediately when temperatures rise. If a protective layer is too long on the blue cushion, fungi have an easy time and attack the evergreen plant. Getting rid of them can become a hairy affair ...
Protect young, freshly propagated plants
Not only extreme times are a reason to protect blue cushions in winter. Furthermore, all young plants should be protected when it is frosty. If you have sown the blue cushion in summer or propagated by cuttings, a winter protection is advisable.
The shoots of the young plants are not yet well-matured and therefore more susceptible to frost damage. Protect them in winter with, for example:
Cut before the onset of winter
Not to forget to cut the blue cushion best before the onset of winter. However, this is only recommended if you have missed the pruning in the summer. The cut removes old shoots that could increase the risk of mold and rot in winter.
Tips
Since blue cushions are evergreen, they should also be supplied with water in winter. Yellow discoloration indicates excessive dryness.