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Protecting Perennial Plants from Frost

Perennial plants are not uniformly resilient; some are more susceptible to cold than others and must be shielded before winter sets in. Arums, gunneras, fuchsias, and phormiums can endure winter outdoors in cold regions, provided they are adequately protected. The Ethiopian arum is relatively frost-resistant, tolerating temperatures as low as -10°C, except in moist soil conditions. As a precaution, cut the leaves back to 10 cm above the ground if they are still green, or wait for them to yellow before removing them. Spread dead leaves around and over the rhizomatous stump, then fill a clay pot with leaves and place it on top. This prevents stagnant moisture, enhances protection, and encourages better spring growth. Gunnera in temperate coastal regions does not need protection, as it primarily fears the cold in its early planting years. As it matures, gunnera uses its own leaves to shield against the cold. For newly planted gunnera, cut the leaves and arrange them in a circle with the stems pointing upwards. Secure the leaves by covering them with wood chips or ramial chipped wood (RCW), taking care to leave a small chimney in the center so the gunnera can regrow in spring without hindrance. Hardy fuchsias tolerate cold down to -10°C. Frost resistance pertains to the base, which regenerates in spring, though the aerial parts freeze. If more fragile varieties remain in place, protect them from the cold by cutting the stems back to 10 cm above the ground and covering them with a layer of dry leaves. Enhanced protection can be ensured using a wintering cloth secured with bricks. Chicken wire is essential for preserving evergreen plants like phormiums, which scorch below -5°C. Gather the leaves with string if temperatures are slightly negative. For lower temperatures, strengthen self-protection with chicken wire and fill it with agricultural straw. Generally, dead leaves protect and enrich the soil with humus. Regardless of frost sensitivity, perennial plants appreciate winter dormancy under a leaf blanket, with the exception of walnut leaves. #perennialplant #winter #frost #protection #garden