(of a cultivated plant) able to survive out of doors except during severe frost
half-hardy in American English
(ˈhæfˈhɑːrdi, ˈhɑːf-)
adjective
Horticulture
having moderate resistance to cold temperatures
Word origin
[1815–25]This word is first recorded in the period 1815–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: artifact, diorama, heuristic, reamer, treadmill
Examples of 'half-hardy' in a sentence
half-hardy
There are two types: hardy and half-hardy annuals.
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Sow some half-hardy annuals in a propagator.
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Tropical, architectural, often stripy, multicoloured foliage appears on these half-hardy plants.
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In a sunny spot this half-hardy giant will reach 2m.
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A half-hardy annual, this variety produces tall stems topped with feathery pure-white flowers.
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This half-hardy perennial will overwinter in a sheltered spot in full sun.
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Sow half-hardy summer flowering bedding plants such as ageratums and begonias under cover.
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Technically half-hardy, but in milder regions can easily get through a cold winter once semimature.
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They are generally referred to as half-hardy perennials and therefore need some protection from frost.
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These plants are half-hardy, so they will provide a glorious display all summer and into the autumn.