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- Is the Weigelie hardy?
- Does the Weigelie need winter protection?
- How do I care for a weigela in winter?
- How do I overwinter young Weigelias?
- How do I overwinter a Weigelie in the bucket?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Weigelie is good for winter hardy
Is the Weigelie hardy?
Originally the shrubs of the genus Weigelie come from Asia. There they grow wild in contrast to native climes. In Germany, on the other hand, they can only be found in gardens or parks. An older Weigelie is quite hardy and hardy.
Does the Weigelie need winter protection?
A normal Central European winter makes the easy-care Weigelie usually not much, it usually survives even without winter protection very well. If you have planted a weigela only in the autumn, then a thick layer of leaves (about 20 to 30 cm) but definitely recommended.
How do I care for a weigela in winter?
Even in winter, the root ball of your Weigelie must not completely dry out. The danger of dehydration is actually much greater than that of freezing. Pour the Weigelie off and on a little, but only on frost-free days when irrigation water does not freeze immediately. However, you should refrain from fertilizing your Weigelie in winter.
How do I overwinter young Weigelias?
Young shoots and / or shrubs can not always tolerate the frost without being damaged. However, you can protect young plants very well with a special plant fleece, which you wrap around the bush. Your first winter, however, a self-made willow should spend better in a frost-free winter quarters, for example in an unheated conservatory or in the greenhouse.
How do I overwinter a Weigelie in the bucket?
A Weigelie can also be cultivated in the tub, at least for a few years. Then you should think about putting in the garden. Otherwise, a larger weigela may need special treatment: rejuvenation of the root ball.
Especially for the root ball there is a risk of freezing, so it should be protected from frost on all sides. Place the bucket on a Styrofoam or wooden plate and wrap it in an old blanket.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
A frost-free winter quarters is not absolutely necessary for a Weigelie in the bucket.