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- Winter hardy partridge berries are a popular fall decoration
- The partridge berry is absolutely hardy
- Winter protection in the garden is not required
- Partridge berry in the bucket needs little winter protection
- Increase flowering time until autumn by proper cutting
- Tips
Partridge berries are absolutely hardy
Winter hardy partridge berries are a popular fall decoration
Especially in the gray autumn and winter months, the winter-hard partridge berry is an ideal planting for gardens, balconies and terraces. The leaves of the perennial plants used as groundcover change their color and shine beautifully in winter. Even the barely poisonous berries are a popular Christmas decorations.
The partridge berry is absolutely hardy
The partridge berry (Gaultheria procumbens) belongs to the family of heather herbs. Just like these, the low perennial is completely hardy.
It easily withstands even the lowest temperatures in the garden.
Winter protection in the garden is not required
The partridge berry is so hardy that winter protection is superfluous. Therefore, you should not cover the perennial, but just let grow. If it's covered in snow, let it lie better.
Covering the partridge berry in winter is not recommended because of its colored leaves. She is planted in the garden because of her beautiful colored foliage and the decorative berries, which often hang on the bush even in winter. With a cover, the plant would hardly be effective.
Partridge berries do not tolerate longer dry spells. In very dry winters, you should give some water on frost-free days.
Partridge berry in the bucket needs little winter protection
If you pull partridge berry in the bucket or balcony box, you have a natural, very pretty Christmas decorations.
In the box or bucket, the earth freezes much faster than in the garden. If the temperatures fall very high, it may be useful to protect the planter from below from frost.
Place the bucket on a piece of wood or a polystyrene plate to insulate it. Balcony boxes should be removed and set up in a sheltered location during the frosty season. From time to time, water the perennials to keep the soil from drying up.
Increase flowering time until autumn by proper cutting
Partridge berries bloom in July and August. Cut them down a bit in the spring, delay the flowering season a bit.
That's worth it, because then the partridge berry blooms at the beginning of autumn and the foliage gets its bright, bronze-colored color just at Christmas time.
Tips
If you rub the leaves of the partridge berry between your fingers, it gives off a very aromatic scent. It reminds a bit of the smell of gum.