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