Overwintering guide
How to overwinter autumn pineapple lily
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills autumn pineapple lily in winter
Cutting autumn pineapple lily 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.
More autumn pineapple lily care
- Overwintering autumn pineapple lily — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Overwintering autumn pineapple lily — our other guide for the same plant
- Full autumn pineapple lily care guide
- Autumn Pineapple Lily temperature range
- How often to water autumn pineapple lily
- How to prune autumn pineapple lily
- Common autumn pineapple lily problems & fixes
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Overwintering autumn pineapple lily — FAQ
Does autumn pineapple lily need to come indoors for winter?
Autumn Pineapple Lily is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Autumn Pineapple Lily 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 autumn pineapple lily for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water autumn pineapple lily in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills autumn pineapple lily over winter?
Cutting autumn pineapple lily 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.