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