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- Most varieties of gerbera are not hardy
- Outside in summer - in the house in winter
- Hibernate in the right location
- From the end of May bring gerbera to the open air
- Only "Garvinea" is conditionally winterproof
- Tips & Tricks
Most varieties of gerbera are not hardy
As a plant that comes from the tropics, gerbera is not winter proof. Although the potted flower appreciates an outdoor stay in summer - in winter, Gerbera must be winterized frost-free. There is only one variety, which is conditionally hardy.
Outside in summer - in the house in winter
Gerbera thrives best at temperatures above 20 degrees. Outside, the potted plants should only be kept if it is not colder than 15 degrees.
Treat your gerbera to a summer terrace or balcony from late May to September.
Before the temperatures fall too much in autumn, the pots should be brought into the house. Gerbera from the garden bed is dug up and wintered in a pot.
Hibernate in the right location
Like all potted flowers that are not hardy, the gerbera needs a bright, frost-free and dry place in the house over the winter:
The winter temperature should be around 15 degrees. During winter, the gerbera is only slightly watered and not fertilized.
From the end of April, the plant gets used to higher temperatures by the hour. Place them in the flower window or on the balcony for a short time when outside temperatures have risen to at least 15 to 18 degrees during the day.
From the end of May bring gerbera to the open air
Gerbera in a pot can be brought back to the terrace or balcony from the end of May. Then no night frosts are to be expected.
Only "Garvinea" is conditionally winterproof
There is a type of gerbera that is good for keeping in the garden, because it is hardy - but only partially. "Garvinea" comes in many colors and shapes.
This relatively new breed tolerates minus temperatures down to minus five degrees. Since it often gets colder in our latitudes, a sheltered location should be chosen. In addition, this gerbera outdoors needs additional winter protection.
Tips & Tricks
You can try to overwinter your gerbera in the flower window in winter. With luck, the houseplant will produce new flowers all year round. The plant is then drained earlier and needs to be replaced.