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- How hardy are primroses?
- Primroses - few species are sensitive to frost
- From -5 ° C it is critical
- Protect delicate primroses in the bed
- Primroses in the pot should always be protected in winter
- Tips & Tricks
Primroses in the pot should be picked up from temperatures below -2 ° C
How hardy are primroses?
We know them in different colors in bloom. Whether on the windowsill in the living room, in the balcony box or in the garden bed, primroses provide spring fever. But what happens to them in the winter? Do they tolerate frost?
Primroses - few species are sensitive to frost
Primrose family includes a wide range of species. Depending on the species they colonize high mountains of Europe and Asia, regions of the Arctic, the tropics or other fields. This results in considerable differences in compatibility with low temperatures.
The originating from the tropics primroses are not frost hardy and should be quartered in this country over the winter. Also well-known primrose species such as the cup primrose are only slightly frost-resistant. On the other hand, pileated primroses, cyclamen and cowslips get along well with frost.
From -5 ° C it is critical
Most primroses become critical when the thermometer reading falls below -5 ° C. Although the rhizomes lying in the soil survive these minus temperatures. But the flower buds, which like to open between January and April, do not tolerate such deep grades badly.
To protect them, it is sufficient to cover the primroses with some newspaper. Once the temperatures rise again, the newsprint can be removed. Only then can the flowers have the chance to open.
Protect delicate primroses in the bed
Primroses in the garden bed should be protected in harsh winters. Various materials can be used to protect them. Has proved a mixture of foliage and brushwood. Other suitable materials are:
Primroses in the pot should always be protected in winter
Primroses in the pot can be brought outside on the balcony or terrace or indoors over the winter. For hibernation outside:
For wintering indoors:
Tips & Tricks
If you buy primroses in winter, they should not be planted immediately. Since they spent most of their time in the warm greenhouse, they must slowly become accustomed to lower outside temperatures. Otherwise, they get a frost shock.