Overwintering guide
How to overwinter bon bon mix pot marigold
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills bon bon mix pot marigold in winter
Cutting bon bon mix pot marigold 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 bon bon mix pot marigold — FAQ
Does bon bon mix pot marigold need to come indoors for winter?
Bon Bon Mix Pot Marigold is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Bon Bon Mix Pot Marigold 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 bon bon mix pot marigold for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water bon bon mix pot marigold in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills bon bon mix pot marigold over winter?
Cutting bon bon mix pot marigold 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.