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- Goosecress: Is she hardy?
- Most species are hardy
- Cut down before the onset of winter
- Sometimes winter protection may be appropriate
- Tips
Most species of gooseberry, such as the Arabis alpina, are hardy
Goosecress: Is she hardy?
The edible goose cress looks very attractive in rock gardens. But also roadsides, graves, meadows and tubs beautify them. But does it remain for several years or does it have to be replanted all the time because it can not stand frost?
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Almost all types of goose cress tolerate more or less frost. In this country, the majority of goose is hardy. The plants present an evergreen foliage and are herbaceous in their growth. Their winter hardiness amounts to -25 ° C in unprotected locations and to -30 ° C in sheltered locations.
The following perennial species are the best known, hardy in our latitudes and basically never need winter protection:
Cut down before the onset of winter
Before the winter sets in, it is advisable to cut down the gooseberry. Take a pair of standard scissors or pruning shears and cut the stems down to about 10 cm above the ground. For very low-growing species, it is sufficient to remove the old inflorescences.
If you do not want the gooseberry to proliferate on its own, this pruning should be done right after flowering. This also has the advantage that the forces of the plant are spared.
Sometimes winter protection may be appropriate
But there are also more sensitive species such as Arabis blepharophylla, Arabis procurrens, Arabis ferdinandi-coburgii and the Krainer goose cress. If the thermometer reading falls below -10 ° C, these plants should be protected. These are among other foliage and brushwood.
Even if you live in cool, harsh locations such as coastal regions and high altitudes, you should protect your goose cress at significant freezing temperatures. But beware: As soon as the temperatures rise again, the protection will be removed! Otherwise, it can quickly lead to rot.
Tips
During the winter time, the goose cress needs no care, even if it often shows an evergreen foliage. It should neither be fertilized nor watered (exception: sparingly water goose cress in a bucket in case of dryness).