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- Winter hardy hibiscus as a decorative and versatile garden dweller
- Winter hardy hibiscus for the garden
- A good care
- Frost protection for young shrubs
- Frozen branches
- Not hardy varieties
- Tips & Tricks
Winter hardy hibiscus as a decorative and versatile garden dweller
A popular shrub in many gardens is the hibiscus, which thrills with flowers in pink, yellow, white or blue. If the hibiscus permanently settle in the garden, a hardy variety must be selected.
The hibiscus with its colorful flowers we know in many ways. He is now an important design element in many gardens, where he is especially welcome as a late bloomer. As a container plant, it gives terraces and balconies a southern flair and as a houseplant, it attracts attention with its large flowers.
Winter hardy hibiscus for the garden
For the garden has the Garteneibisch, bot. Hibiscus syiacus, also known as rosemary, has proven to be a winter hardy shrub. In garden centers and garden centers, it is offered in a large selection. Popular varieties are Hamabo, Russian Violet, Pink Giant or the filled variety Blue Chiffon. You can plant the hibiscus as a solitaire, in a loose group or as a flowering hedge.
If the hibiscus has grown well in your garden, it tolerates frosty temperatures well. In addition, the new release is relatively safe from late frosts in the spring, as the hibiscus develops its flowers on fresh wood. In the months of July to September, he impresses reliably with countless flowers. With good site conditions and proper care grows up to a height of 2 m.
Other hardy varieties are:
A good care
Although the hardy hibiscus is a rather easy-care shrub, it still makes some demands on its location and its care. The garden marshmallow feels most comfortable in a bright, sunny and sheltered location. The best time to plant is spring.
The hibiscus prefers a humus-rich soil, but it can cope with a normal soil as well. Important, is that you regularly pours the garden hibiscus. Waterlogging must be avoided, but the soil around the plant should be constantly wet. If the hibiscus is too dry for too long, it will simply discard its flowers, even the unopened ones.
Frost protection for young shrubs
The hardy garden marshmallow has adapted to our winter and tolerates frosty temperatures quite well. Especially in the first years it is important to protect young hibiscus plants from severe frosts. Just cover the soil around the shrub with bark mulch.
Older shrubs no longer require antifreeze and tolerate short-term frosts down to -20 ° C.
Frozen branches
Even though the hibiscus has adjusted well to our winters, individual parts of the plant may freeze to death in heavy frost. This is not a broken leg, as the hibiscus is robust and drives out vigorously in spring. Frozen branches and twigs are removed during the annual pruning in spring. The cut should be done in the fresh wood to prevent disease.
Not hardy varieties
In addition to the popular winter-hardy Hibiscus syriacus, many other hibiscus species can be found in the garden and on the terrace during the summer. Not hardy is the popular Chinese hibiscus, bot. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. It can be outside in the tub without problems during the summer, but it must be taken in before winter.
Inside, he feels at home in a bright room in the room or in the winter garden. The ideal temperature is 10 - 15 ° C.
Other beautiful, not hardy varieties are Hibiscus caesius (climbing hibiscus), Hibiscus El Capitolio and the yellow Hibiscus calyphyllus.
Tips & Tricks
A mulch layer protects especially the young hibiscus from frost damage. Instead of bark mulch you can also cover the soil around your hibiscus with dry leaves and sprigs of fir or spruce.