Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' in winter
Cutting fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' — FAQ
Does fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' need to come indoors for winter?
Fern-leaf Yarrow 'Gold Plate' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Fern-leaf Yarrow 'Gold Plate' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' over winter?
Cutting fern-leaf yarrow 'gold plate' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.