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- Protect hydrangeas sufficiently from frost
- Suitable hydrangea species for frost-prone layers
- Winterize frost-resistant varieties properly
- The suitable winter protection
- Tips & Tricks
Protect hydrangeas sufficiently from frost
So that the hydrangea does not freeze too much in frosty temperatures, the relatively winter-proof plant needs some winter protection, especially in harsh regions. Take note of our care measures for the cold season, thank you your hydrangeas next spring with vigorous growth and many magnificent flowers.
Suitable hydrangea species for frost-prone layers
Not all hydrangeas are completely hardy and survive well below freezing. In areas where permafrost threatens, you should therefore plant only one of the following species.
Good tolerated by frost are:
Winterize frost-resistant varieties properly
Also these frost-resistant hydrangeas need a suitable winter protection, so that you do not freeze too much at low minus temperatures. Already in advance, you should pay attention to some points in the care:
The suitable winter protection
Mulch the ground around the hydrangea with a layer of bark mulch or leaves about ten centimeters thick. This mulch layer acts as a warming blanket, protecting the hydrangea from frost. In rough locations, it is advisable to pile up the root collar with garden soil or compost ten to twenty centimeters high.
In order to protect the shoots and buds against cold damage, special fleeces or alternatively a wire mesh, which you cover with brushwood are suitable. It is important that the plant can breathe under this winter protection. Plastic films and air-impermeable materials are unsuitable because forms under this condensation. This promotes rot and can damage the plant massively.
Tips & Tricks
Just take a look at the plant label to see if the hydrangea tolerates frost. Varieties that prefer the sun should not overwinter outdoors. Hydrangea species where it is stated that they also thrive in the shade, are usually also hardy.