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