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- Protect Magnolia from frost in winter
- Young magnolias need a lot of protection
- Beware of late frosts
- Overwinter magnolias in a bucket
- Tips & Tricks
Protect Magnolia from frost in winter
Worldwide there are about 230 different varieties of magnolia, which are adapted to different climates. About 100 of these magnolias are suitable for the Central European climate, but often still need protection against winter frosts at a young age.
Young magnolias need a lot of protection
The younger a magnolia tree is, the more sensitive it is to cold temperatures. The hardiness sets in with age, when the tree has adapted to the prevailing climate and could also develop sufficient resistance. For this reason, you should play it safe and provide younger magnolias with winter protection. Above all, it is important to protect the shallow roots, which are close to the surface of the earth, from frost.
From the beginning to the middle of March, you can - provided that the weather is spring-like - take off winter protection, but should not clear it.
Beware of late frosts
Instead, it is particularly important for the early flowering varieties to regularly track the weather forecast and to protect the Magnolia from onset late frosts. These destroy the delicate flower and transform the fragrant flower ball into brown mud. Early blooming tub magnolia should therefore be placed in the house overnight, while planted magnolias are protected with a fleece or a foil. Alternatively, of course, you can opt for a late flowering magnolia right from the start.
Overwinter magnolias in a bucket
Bucket magnolia overwinter best under cold conditions, d. H. in a protected and frost-free place at a maximum of 10 ° C. If this is not possible, you can leave the pot in the open with suitable protective measures.
Even in winter, make sure that the magnolia does not dry out. The plant must be additionally watered on frost-free days, but not fertilized.
Tips & Tricks
Incidentally, the particularly winter-hardy varieties of magnolia are among the earliest blossoming, but their flowers are as frost-sensitive as those of all other magnolias.