The Christmas rose, also known as the snow rose or Christmas rose, is hardy. Outdoors, Christmas roses survive almost entirely without winter protection. Only the sensitive roots suffer a little from frost. How to properly overwinter the pretty winter flowers.
How should you overwinter a Christmas rose?
In order for a Christmas rose to overwinter successfully, it should be placed under deciduous trees or trees so that the roots are protected by leaves or mulch. Potted plants require additional protection such as a protected corner or space in the house.
How to overwinter the Christmas rose
Ideally, the Christmas rose stands under deciduous trees and trees that shed their leaves in autumn. Just leave the leaves there. This is completely sufficient as winter protection for the roots of the snow rose.
In exposed locations, spread a mulch of leaves, bark mulch or grass clippings under the snow rose to protect the roots from frost.
You also prevent the soil from drying out too much in winters with little precipitation. You then don't have to water additionally.
Tips & Tricks
A Christmas rose in a pot needs additional winter protection. In severe frost, the plants freeze much faster in the pot than in the open field. Christmas roses in pots should be overwintered in a protected corner or in the house in winter.