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