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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach'

Verdict
Stays outside
When
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
Hardiness
Antirrhinum majus 'Twinny Peach' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens.

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 'twinny peach' in winter

Cutting antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach' 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 'twinny peach' — FAQ

Does antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach' need to come indoors for winter?

Antirrhinum majus 'Twinny Peach' 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 'Twinny Peach' 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 'twinny peach' for winter?

Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.

How often should I water antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach' in winter?

No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.

What kills antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach' over winter?

Cutting antirrhinum majus 'twinny peach' 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.