Balloon flowers are hardy and tolerate frost quite well. However, if they are in planters, this only applies to a limited extent. Because the frost can penetrate there from all sides and cause a lot of damage relatively quickly.
How to overwinter a balloon flower?
To overwinter balloon flowers successfully, you should water when the ground is frost-free, but only fertilize again in spring. Potted plants need heat-insulating material or should be placed in a cold greenhouse or unheated winter garden to avoid frost damage.
Caring for the balloon flower in winter
If the ground is not frozen, water your balloon flower. Otherwise she could die of thirst. However, it requires slightly less water than during the warm season. However, you should only fertilize again in spring. Wrap potted plants carefully with heat-insulating material (€23.00 on Amazon) or overwinter the plants in a cold greenhouse or unheated winter garden.
The most important things in brief:
- Frost protection for young plants and balloon flowers in containers
- don't forget to water if the ground is frost-free
- ideal: overwintering in a greenhouse or winter garden
Tip
Balloon flowers as balcony or container plants are best overwintered in a greenhouse or winter garden with temperatures around freezing point. There you don't need any additional cold protection.
