Overwintering guide
How to overwinter blue passion flower
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills blue passion flower in winter
Cutting blue passion flower 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 passion flower — FAQ
Does blue passion flower need to come indoors for winter?
Blue Passion Flower is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Blue Passion Flower 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 passion flower for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water blue passion flower in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills blue passion flower over winter?
Cutting blue passion flower 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.