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