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half-hardy

/ˌhɑːf ˈhɑːr.di/

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adjective

/ˌhɑːf ˈhɑːr.di/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает растение, которое может выживать на открытом воздухе в условиях мягкой зимы, но требует защиты от заморозков.

Describes a plant that can survive outdoors in mild winter conditions but requires protection from frost.

  1. Plant hardinessC1formal

    Describes plants that can survive mild frost but require protection from severe cold or freezing temperatures.

    ruПолузимостойкий

    • Half-hardy annuals like marigolds should be planted after the last frost.
    • Gardeners often cover half-hardy plants with fleece during cold snaps.
    • This half-hardy shrub needs to be moved indoors for the winter.

    Antonymshardytender

Forms
  • more half-hardy comparative form
  • most half-hardy superlative form