Overwintering guide
How to overwinter athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' in winter
Cutting athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in 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 athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' — FAQ
Does athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' need to come indoors for winter?
Athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in Red' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in 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 athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in red' over winter?
Cutting athyrium angustum f. rubellum 'lady in 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.