The frost is coming - what will become of the horn violets?

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• The frost is coming - what will become of the horn violets?
• Used to low temperatures
  
• Glycerin protects against frostbite
  
• Hybrids are frost hardy up to 15 ° C
  
• As a precaution, protect in winter?
  
• Beware of frost and winter wetness
  
• Plant before or after the frost
  
• Tips & Tricks

Horny violets can tolerate up to -5 ° C without any problems

The frost is coming - what will become of the horn violets?

Horned violets are among the first flowers that are present in spring. Sometimes their flowers even peek out of a soft blanket of snow. But can violets tolerate frost? Are you multi-year old and go out after a winter period?

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Used to low temperatures

Hornbeams find their origin in the Pyrenees and parts of northern Spain. They can thrive up to heights of 2,500 m. This shows that they are not afraid of low temperatures. They can tolerate frost.

Glycerin protects against frostbite

In the cells of horn violets is glycerol. This substance protects the plants from frostbite. Nevertheless, these plants are usually only one to two years old. But they can also be perennial if they are regularly rejuvenated.

Hybrids are frost hardy up to 15 ° C

If you are looking for particularly hardy horned violets, make sure when purchasing which varieties are touted as good winter hardy. There are hybrids that are frost-resistant to -15 ° C. The majority of horned violas can easily cope with temperatures down to -5 ° C.

As a precaution, protect in winter?

To make sure that the horned violets survive the winter, you can overwinter them or make them frost-resistant. This is especially worthwhile if you live in a region where in the winter, longer periods of frost may occur.

If the temperatures are long below 0 ° C, winter protection is recommended. Otherwise, you do not need to worry about these plants. The winter protection can be implemented in the form of a protective material. For example, the following materials are suitable:

For horn violets in the field, a brushwood layer is good. The brushwood is simply placed over the root area. Horny violets standing in the pot or box on the balcony should rather be covered with fleece.

Beware of frost and winter wetness

There are two things that harm hornbills in winter. These are Kahlfrost and winter wet. If it is cold and snow is gone, the hornbeams could dry up (root ball is frozen and can not absorb new water). It is better if there is a protective blanket of snow over the horn violet.

To avoid winter wetness, the hornbeams should be protected in the pot and have a good drainage. It is also important not to overfill them. As long as the soil is not dry, watering should be avoided.

Plant before or after the frost

When there is no frost and no heat, the best time to plant hornbills has come. For flowering in spring, these edible plants should be planted in the fall.

Tips & Tricks

If the winter is mild, the hornbeams can bloom throughout the winter. Only when there is strong frost, the flowering of these plants is interrupted.