Shaped for your plant
We sew the fleece cover to the height and girth of your plant - it sits securely without snapping shoots and goes on in minutes. The pale, breathable fleece lets air and light through at the same time. To be honest: it will not be frost-free underneath, and no fleece without heating can promise fixed hardiness ratings. But short cold snaps and icy winds are buffered by a few degrees, and the temperature swings less - which is often enough to carry sensitive potted plants through the critical nights.
Each part for its own job
Instead of one sealed hood we deliberately use separate parts: a breathable fleece cover as the core, a rain roof over the crown only, and an insulated pot cover. That keeps the waterproof layer apart from the insulating layer - where sealed combination covers fail on condensation and rot, the air here keeps moving. You choose what you need.
Fleece cover as the core (main product)
The breathable made to measure cover in UV-stabilised fleece wraps the crown and trunk. It buffers frost and wind and lets condensation escape - the basic protection for any plant.
Rain roof over the crown only (accessory)
A waterproof roof in Cover-PVC keeps prolonged rain and wet snow off from above - deliberately over the crown only, never as a closed hood. That keeps the wet apart from the breathing fleece layer underneath.
Insulated pot cover (accessory)
In a container the root ball is the coldest point, because frost reaches it from every side. A padded, insulated pot jacket from our workshop protects exactly where it counts.
Winter protection by type of plant
Potted plants are especially at risk in winter, because frost reaches the root ball from every side of the container. Frost protection for potted plants therefore has to keep both the crown and the pot in view, and breathe at the same time. We sew every fleece cover individually to measure - from small pots to a large winter plant cover for an olive tree. Whether one cover or several for the whole terrace, each one is sewn to fit.
Olive tree winter protection
The crown and trunk get a breathable fleece cover; the container is additionally insulated against frost at the root ball. Even a single olive tree gets its cover made exactly to measure.
Citrus & Mediterranean plants
Breathable covers for citrus, oleander and bay - protection from frost without letting the plant sweat under film.
Palms & large specimens
Large-format fleece covers for tall specimen plants - with a drawstring channel and hook-and-loop for a secure hold in wind.
Fabric & properties
Breathability is the decisive point. A sealed film or a full PVC hood directly over the plant traps moisture: condensation forms, heat builds up in winter sun, and the plant rots instead of being protected. So we sew the plant frost protection cover from breathable fleece, which buffers frost and temperature peaks and lets condensation escape. A waterproof layer against prolonged rain goes on separately as a rain roof in Cover-PVC over the crown.
How your plant gets through the winter well
A cover alone does not make a good winter - a few habits belong with it. Horticultural sources largely agree here, and the steps are quickly done.
Air it on mild days
Open the cover on frost-free, mild days or fold it back - that lets trapped warmth and moisture out and gives the plant light and air.
Water occasionally
Evergreens transpire in winter too. In frost drought - frozen ground with sun and wind - the plant dries out despite the cover. So water moderately on frost-free days.
Insulate and raise the pot
Stand the container on wooden or polystyrene feet rather than cold stone slabs, and insulate it all round. The root ball is the most important lever.
No sealed film over the plant
Never wrap the crown in airtight film. Condensation builds up underneath, winter sun creates heat, and shoots rot. Anything waterproof belongs over the crown as a roof only.
Take it off in good time in spring
Remove the cover as soon as hard night frosts are no longer likely. Left on too long, the plant puts out weak growth in the dark.
How to measure correctly
A few measurements get it right - and if in doubt we check them together before production, so crown and container are safely enclosed.
Measure height and girth
Measure the total height of the plant and the largest girth of the crown - that way the cover encloses everything.
Think of the container
If the container is to be protected too, measure its height and diameter for the root ball insulation.
Choose the closure
A drawstring channel, hook-and-loop or ties hold the fleece cover securely in wind and open easily.
Matching covers
Not only plants: we sew made to measure covers for many areas around the house and garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- Order fabric samples
- Advice from the service centre
- Cover-PVC - waterproof cover fabric made to measure
Last reviewed: 23.07.2026 · Reviewer: Germes-Team
Unsure about size or fabric?
Order a fabric sample or ask for advice - we check your measurements and find the right fleece cover for your potted plants together, including a rain roof and pot cover if you need both.