How the milk star is overwintered properly depends on the variety. Hardy milk stars can stay in the garden. However, frost-sensitive varieties must be kept in a frost-free, dark place in the house over the winter.
How do I hibernate a milk star correctly?
To overwinter the milk star properly, leave winter-hardy varieties in the garden and possibly cover them with brushwood. Bring varieties that are not hardy into the house, remove the tubers from the ground, dry them and store them in a dark, frost-free place.
Overwintering the hardy milk star
Winter-hardy milk star varieties can be grown in the garden all year round. No special wintering is necessary. If necessary, you can put some brushwood or leaves over the plants before winter.
Store tubers of non-hardy milk star frost-free
Non-hardy varieties such as Ornithogalum dubium like to be placed outside after flowering. But they shouldn't get frost.
Bring the pots into the house when the leaves of the milk star have retreated.
- Removing tubers from the ground
- shake it off well
- let dry
- store dry and dark
Tip
The milk star is an onion plant that is very robust and therefore rarely suffers from diseases. Incorrect care is usually responsible for problems. Watch out for aphid pest infestations.
