Overwintering guide
How to overwinter big blue lilyturf
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills big blue lilyturf in winter
Cutting big blue lilyturf 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 big blue lilyturf — FAQ
Does big blue lilyturf need to come indoors for winter?
Big Blue Lilyturf is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Big Blue Lilyturf 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 big blue lilyturf for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water big blue lilyturf in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills big blue lilyturf over winter?
Cutting big blue lilyturf 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.