Hibernate rosemary outside
Only hardy varieties such as Veitshöchheimer Rosemary, “Arp” or “Blue Winter” should overwinter outdoors, as well as older plants from the third year of standing. Only these are so well anchored in the ground by their roots and robust enough to withstand lower temperatures with the appropriate protection. You can protect the plants from frost as follows:
- Cover the ground in the root area as well as the plant itself with fir or spruce branches.
- Provide for a dense cover, but at the same time for sufficient air circulation.
- The bottom area can also be covered with leaves as the bottom layer.
- Plant the rosemary in a sunny and sheltered location, preferably facing south.
- A place next to a house wall that gives off heat is ideal.
- Instead of brushwood, you can cover the plant with insulating mats.
- However, these should be permeable to air and light so that waterlogging cannot build up.
- In addition, rosemary is evergreen and needs sun even in winter.
also read
- Rosemary is not a houseplant
- Fertilize rosemary sparingly
- Is rosemary hardy?
Hibernate rosemary in a pot
Pot rosemary hibernates best under cold house conditions at temperatures between 4 to 12 ° C in a light spot in the house. A bright stairwell, a place in a garden or greenhouse, in the basement or in a (little) heated bedroom are ideal. You should water the plant occasionally, but not fertilize it. In a sheltered place and if it is a mild winter, the pot can also be left outside - wrapped in protective film and covered with brushwood.
Tips & Tricks
Rosemary that hibernates outdoors is better not pruned. It is therefore advisable to harvest and conserve plenty of fresh rosemary in summer.
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