Velway Plant Fleece 80 x 100 cm frost cover 🌿
Description:
This plant fleece provides practical winter shelter for small to medium potted trees and shrubs, helping to reduce frost damage and slow overnight heat loss. It works as a breathable cover for garden plants and seedlings, offering light transmittance while retaining enough warmth to protect buds and young shoots from hard frosts.
Key Points
The covers are made from non-woven polypropylene with a nominal weight of 80gsm, which balances light transmission and insulation to create a gentle microclimate around plants. The fabric allows rainfall and air through while cutting some cold and offering protection against wind, hail, birds and pests, which helps reduce branch dehydration and frost cracking. 🌿
Practical access is built in. Each cover includes a side zipper so you can tend to plants without fully removing the jacket, and a bottom drawstring with a self-locking system to secure the cover against wind. These features make routine care and inspection straightforward during the colder months. ❄️
Consider that the freeze protection effect is limited. According to the manufacturer, the covers can provide around 3° to 8°F of freeze mitigation, which is useful for light to moderate frosts but may not be sufficient in severe or prolonged freezes. For very low temperatures, additional measures may be necessary.
Technical Specifications
- Name: Velway Plant Fleece Frost Protection Cover (2PCS)
- Material: non-woven polypropylene, breathable
- Weight: 80gsm
- Size: 80 x 100 cm per cover
- Quantity: 2 covers included
Usage Recommendations
Use the fleece jackets loosely over the plant framework to avoid compressing foliage, and fasten the drawstring at the base to reduce drafts while still allowing moisture to escape. The zipper permits watering and pruning without removing the entire cover, which keeps the microclimate intact and minimises plant stress. For young potted fruit trees and climbing plants, place support stakes inside the cover if needed to prevent fabric rubbing on tender shoots.
When clearing snow from the covers, brush gently so the fabric does not tear. Although the material is described as tear-resistant, avoid sharp objects and rough handling during installation and removal. If you expect prolonged sub-zero conditions, combine the covers with thermal mulch at the root zone to improve overall protection.
The Best of This Model
This set combines accessibility and secure fastening in a lightweight package, making it a practical option for extending the growing season in spring and autumn. The breathable construction supports healthy plant respiration while lowering the immediate impact of sudden cold snaps. The steady balance between protection and ventilation suits potted plants, small shrubs and partial vegetable protection, especially where space and easy access are priorities.
