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