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- Is the heather Ike hardy? - Tips for an undamaged hibernation
- Native perennial with reliable winter hardiness
- In the year of planting light winter protection makes sense
- Thus, the heather carnation winter in the pot and balcony box
- Tips
As home-grown meadow plant, the heather is very hardy
Is the heather Ike hardy? - Tips for an undamaged hibernation
If their bright red flowers hover over dry meadows, pebble beds and prairie gardens, we want to enjoy this flower splendor in the next year. Thus, the question is obvious whether the heather is frost-resistant. Read here about the hardiness of a Dianthus deltoides. Benefit from our instructions for successful wintering.
Native perennial with reliable winter hardiness
The Heidenelke is native to Germany and the whole of Europe, so that it has adapted well to the adverse weather conditions of the winter. Botanists assign the perennial to the Z3 hardiness zone. In this category, all plants are covered, the temperatures of up to - 40 degrees Celsius easily survive. Thus, no special precautions to be taken before the winter.
In the year of planting light winter protection makes sense
The Heide carnation develops its stable frost resistance only during the first two years of its existence. Therefore, perennials planted in autumn should be protected against severe frost. Cover the root disc with autumn leaves or pine needles, keep the young plants from the rigors of the cold season. Alternatively, spread a breathable fleece over the planting site.
Thus, the heather carnation winter in the pot and balcony box
In the bucket and flower box, the root ball is behind the vessel walls in an attackable position. While heather larks can rely in the bed on the protection of the soil, this does not apply to balcony plants. How to ensure hibernation in the planter:
Please put small pots and flower boxes in the bright, frost-free winter quarters. Here you should water the heather so that the root ball does not dry out. Since the flower does not lose its foliage dress in winter, the evaporation continues. Fertilizer does not receive the plant in winter.
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In 2019 the Loki Schmidt Foundation named the Heidenelke Flower of the Year. The aim of the appointment was to draw attention to the wonderful attributes and threatened habitat of the Dianthus deltoides. By locating the dainty flower with the bright red flowers in your garden, you contribute to their preservation.