Overwintering guide
How to overwinter ceanothus 'puget blue'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills ceanothus 'puget blue' in winter
Cutting ceanothus 'puget blue' 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 ceanothus 'puget blue' — FAQ
Does ceanothus 'puget blue' need to come indoors for winter?
Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' 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 ceanothus 'puget blue' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water ceanothus 'puget blue' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills ceanothus 'puget blue' over winter?
Cutting ceanothus 'puget blue' 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.