Which hibiscus varieties can be overwintered in the garden - and which cannot?

The hibiscus cuts a fine figure in any garden - but does it survive the winter outdoors?

Certain varieties are hardy, but many need to be kept warm in winter.

The

, also known as

, comes from sunny regions in Asia.

That is why only very few varieties in our latitudes can withstand winter outside.

Here you can find out which varieties they are and how you can get the hibiscus through the winter well.

These hibiscus varieties are hardy

The hardy hibiscus varieties include

.

If you are not entirely sure which type of hibiscus it is, then you should orientate yourself by the color: natural blue, pink, white or purple tones can usually be found on hardy plants *, while those with bright colors should be kept warm over the winter.

But you can also protect the frost-resistant varieties from the cold in winter.

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The

has adapted well to the climatic conditions in our latitudes and can withstand freezing temperatures of minus 20 degrees outside.

You should only protect the young plants from the cold: Cover the ground around the hibiscus with dried leaves, bark mulch or fir branches.

Should shoots freeze over the winter, simply cut them off with the next maintenance cut.

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The

is a rather herbaceous plant that you prune back before winter, as it usually dies in winter.

You can also cover the hibiscus with bark mulch or dried leaves to protect it from the cold.

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Most of the time, you will be dealing with a non-winter-hardy variety with your hibiscus: These include

and

.

If you are not sure whether your plant belongs to the hardy varieties or not, the best thing to do is to look again at the flowers: Vigorous and large flowers are mostly found on the heat-loving varieties, which therefore prefer to be protected in winter.

Your own winter garden

Do you want a winter garden for your house and your plants?

Then let yourself be inspired by the large book of ideas “Garden houses, winter gardens, canopies” (advertising link).

Before you bring the plants into the house, you can treat them to a little pruning and remove parts of the plants that have faded so that they can always bloom in their old splendor in summer.

The best time to do this is at the beginning of October.

In the winter quarters in the house, you then need a

where

best

.

A winter garden can also be suitable for this.

Here you just let the hibiscus rest and water it only moderately as it doesn't need high humidity.

You can also leave out the fertilizer in the winter months.

With regular ventilation you also ensure that spider mites do not spread - it is best to check the hibiscus for pests before you bring it into winter quarters.

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