The non-poisonous bitterroot, also known as porcelain rose, has both winter-hardy and frost-sensitive species. They require different wintering strategies. Special features also apply to the winter care of bitterroot in buckets and pots.
How should you care for bitterroot in winter?
To overwinter the bitterroot, you should protect it from moisture and possibly place it in a pot under a roof. Frost-sensitive species as well as potted and container plants belong in a cold greenhouse or unheated winter garden. Water the thirsty plant even in winter as long as the ground is not frozen.
Protect the hardy types of bitterroot from excessive moisture. In a very wet and cold area, the only solution may be to transplant it into a pot and overwinter under a protective roof. Frost-sensitive species as well as potted and container plants are best overwintered in a cold greenhouse or an unheated winter garden. Don't forget to water your plants, porcelain florets are quite thirsty.
Overwintering tips for the bitterroot:
- protect from moisture
- possibly overwinter in a pot and under cover
- Overwinter potted and container plants in cool rooms
- ideal: greenhouse or unheated winter garden
- water even in winter
Tip
The porcelain rose is a thirsty plant, it should be watered even in winter as long as the ground is not frozen.