Content
- Hydrangea hibernate in the pot - what should be considered?
- Preparing for the winter
- Adjust fertilizer
- Remove dried plant parts
- Fight diseases and parasites
- Suitable planters
- Winter hortensia in the house
- Sprinkle hydrangeas in the bucket on the balcony
- Tips & Tricks
Hydrangea hibernate in the pot - what should be considered?
Hydrangeas are relatively hardy and may remain in their planters on the balcony or terrace during the cold season. Alternatively, a frost-free room offers as a winter quarters. What you need to look out for when hibernating your hydrangea is covered in this article.
Preparing for the winter
Prepare the plant in the autumn by suitable care measures for the winter time.
Adjust fertilizer
So that the hydrangeas do not freeze at low temperatures, the plant should not be fertilized in the fall. As a result, the shoots mature completely and are frost-resistant. In addition, the Hydrangea does not impede immediately on the first mild spring days, which can lead to freezing of the flower buds during sudden night frosts.
Remove dried plant parts
Carefully cut off all withered and damaged parts of plants in autumn. These are entry ports for numerous plant diseases and fungi. Do not use a radical cut, because it robs the plant of much strength at the beginning of hibernation.
Fight diseases and parasites
When pruning, check the hydrangea for common pests such as
and on any plant diseases. Fight them with effective means even before the hydrangea moves to winter quarters.
Suitable planters
So that the earth in the bucket does not completely freeze, this should have at least forty centimeters in diameter. Thick-walled tubs are ideal as they provide some protection against the cold through the material.
Winter hortensia in the house
Hydrangeas cultivated in smaller pots should be brought to a light and cool room, such as the cellar, before the first frosts. Optimal temperatures of about five degrees. Please keep in mind that the hydrangea must be watered regularly even in winter.
Sprinkle hydrangeas in the bucket on the balcony
If the Hydrangea is in a sufficiently large planter, you can maintain it in the winter on the balcony or terrace. In order for the plant to withstand the cold season well, proceed as follows:
Tips & Tricks
Leave the dried flower heads to hydrangea during the winter. These protect the drifting flowers from frost.