Overwintering guide
How to overwinter antirrhinum majus 'rocket red'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' in winter
Cutting antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' 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 antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' — FAQ
Does antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' need to come indoors for winter?
Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Red' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Red' 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 antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' over winter?
Cutting antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' 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.