Winter puts the exotic plants to the test. Some plants get along well with frost and wind, but most are very sensitive to it. But what about the oleander? Can you hibernate the oleander outside? We answer the question and explain how you should maintain the plant in the cold season.
Can you hibernate the oleander outside?
Many hobby gardeners can ask themselves this question because the wood grows quickly and strongly. To drag the heavy bucket back and forth is not always possible. A high tree does not fit in every room either. But letting this freezer to freeze to freeze after years of maintaining it is also not an alternative.
What temperatures can he thrive in winter?
For the time being: In this country, the oleander is usually considered not hardy. Only in southern regions of Germany with a really mild climate can he stay outside all year round. Such are, for example, certain wine areas such as Kaiserstuhl and Ihringen, as well as the Rhine Valley and some parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. This means that the temperatures in the region must not drop below -5 ° Celsius in winter. It can easily thrive temperatures around 0 ° brand for a short time. However, permanent and ground frost make it difficult to get it quickly. Even strong snowfall in winter can damage its shoots.
Owinter outside: winter protection
So if the climate permits, you canOleander im Winterleave outdoors. You should note the following:
- Do not plant container plants into the garden, because then they don't get the wood out of it. It is better to dig into a hole in the bed and put the oleander and bucket into the hole.
- A thick layer of mulch made of crushed autumn leaves and brushwood or bark mulch can protect the exotic from frost.
- The above -ground plant parts must also be protected from frost after the average. In the garden centers you can find a special, translucent fleece.
- So that the branches and the leaves do not freeze to death, you can cut the oleander first. However, you have to do this task by the end of September at the latest so that he can recover from the cut in October. (If you get the oleander in, you can move the cut by 2-3 weeks).
- If you want to overwinter him outside, set the water and the fertilizer in November.
When should you get the exotic in?
Basically, the following applies: In areas with a long, frosty winter, the Oleander will be brought into the house in early November. As soon as the temperatures lower than 5 degrees Celsius, you should bring it to the winter quarters. Winter quarters do not automatically mean the house. In a non -heated winter garden, in a greenhouse or in rooms and buildings with windows, it will even feel more comfortable.
The exotic likes it bright, but it is difficult to tolerate direct sunlight during the rest period. A separate place off the windows is therefore best suited.
Common questions about wintering
We have received many questions from our readers regarding the wintering. Most often you wonder what to do when the oleander was planted out in the garden in spring and you no longer want to or can bring it into the house. Then only one remains: the exotic as well as possibleprotect from frostAnd keep your fingers crossed. But there are also several tricks in this regard that could help:
- Slut the oleander right in front of the house wall and protect it with a mini greenhouse from wind, frost, rain and snow.
- If the oleander is in the bucket, place on a styrofoam plate and wrap the bucket with fleece. Bind the fleece loosely around the bucket and then fill with autumn leaves.
- Cover the bucket with a 10 cm thick layer of mulch and thus protect the roots from frost.
Care in late autumn and winter
If you make the pruning in autumn, choose a dry but cloudy day. The open interfaces can burn if they are exposed to the sun's rays. When it rains, the wet cuts are a contact point for bacteria and viruses. After the cut, you can cover the oleander for 2-3 days with foil and protect it from rain.
Gießen: Whether in the garden or in the greenhouse, is only cast if necessary. Wait until the floor dries up well.
Fertilization: You can set the fertilizer at the end of September.
Pests and diseases: Before wintering, you should also check for signs of infestation and treat the plant if necessary.
Slidation: Around the end of April, after the end of the constant frosts, there is the time to winter. It is best to put them outdoors for a few hours during the day and then bring them into the house in the evening. Remove the protective layer of mulch in mid -April and give fertilizer at the end of the month. Then you can also water the plant regularly.
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