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- Is St. John's wort hardy?
- The majority is hardy
- For unusual species orientate on the country of origin
- Few species are badly hardy
- How to protect St. John's wort in winter
- Cut back before or after the winter
- Tips
The St. John's wort is good for winter hardy
Is St. John's wort hardy?
When the talk is of St. John's wort, it is usually meant the true St. John's wort. But there are many other species that can be of interest to the local gardens. How are they hardy?
The majority is hardy
The known species are hardy. Therefore, you do not necessarily need winter protection in the form of foliage, brushwood and Co. Among the most common species that are hardy hardy include, for example, these:
Furthermore, the lesser-known, but still popular marsh St. John's wort, St. John's wort, St. John's wort, St. John's wort, St. John's wort and St. John's wort are sufficiently frost-tolerant. However, if these species are in a harsh position, it is advisable to protect them anyway.
For unusual species orientate on the country of origin
If you have a very special nature and can not figure out if it is hardy, then ask where it comes from. If she lives in a very warm region, where there is usually no frost, she is most likely to be frost sensitive.
Few species are badly hardy
Only a few species, which find their home in warmer to tropical regions, turn out to be badly hardy in Germany or Central Europe. These include, for example, the Balearic St. John's wort and the Egyptian St. John's wort.
How to protect St. John's wort in winter
In order to be able to cultivate winter-hardy Johanniskräuter perennial, one need not protect them from frost. But under certain circumstances, winter protection is not a mistake. For example, if you have planted the plant only in the fall, winter protection is worthwhile. Even plants in the tub should be protected.
This is to be noted:
Cut back before or after the winter
Before the plants are winterized, you can cut them back. It would be ideal between the end of October and the beginning of November. Alternatively, the herbs are cut down near the ground in spring.
Tips
Do not worry if the medicinal plant is frozen. By sowing you can easily multiply your St. John's wort again in spring.