The mountain savory is capable of living for several years. In order for it to please us for longer than a year, it has to get through the winter he althy. When the first frost approaches, the question of survival arises: What are the limits of what is bearable?
Is mountain savory hardy?
Mountain savory is hardy and survives cold outdoors well. In extreme temperatures and moisture, protect the plants with a layer of brushwood. In the pot they should be in a protected place and wrapped with fleece.
It bravely defies the cold
When the cold winter announces its arrival, the mountain savory is also well prepared in this country. It has good winter hardiness. Therefore, new growth can be reliably expected in spring.
Tip
In autumn, cut mountain savory back only to the woody part. The remaining above-ground parts protect the base from the cold. Fine cutting can only be done in spring.
Protect from extreme cold
Winter hardiness or not, no plant likes to freeze. In harsh locations or during particularly icy periods, mountain savory gratefully accepts suitable protective measures. A layer of brushwood keeps icy temperatures at bay.
The herb doesn't like wetness
Our winters can't just be icy cold. They also bring with them many wet days. The plants are then completely surrounded by moisture. This is what the mountain savory doesn't like at all. Especially if this condition lasts for many days and the plant does not have the opportunity to dry out in between.
Twigs are a good protective measure even when wet. That's why it should be used every autumn and winter if possible, no matter what the temperatures are. Only shortly before the new shoots the brushwood is finished with its protective task and can be removed.
Overwintering potted plants outside
A mountain savory rooted in a pot remains just as hardy as outdoor specimens. However, it is more exposed to the cold. Because the frost freezes through the soil in the pot more easily because it can affect it from all sides.
- Savory in pots can overwinter outdoors
- but needs a protected place
- best under a roof
- Wrap the pot with fleece
- make from Styrofoam plate or wooden board
Savory in winter quarters
Even if a pot of mountain savory can overwinter outside. A suitable winter quarters is a preferable alternative. It should be light and cool. A winter garden or a bright staircase are ideal for this.
Tip
If you propagate savory yourself from cuttings, you should definitely overwinter the young plants indoors in the first year.
