Overwintering guide
How to overwinter creeping globe daisy
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills creeping globe daisy in winter
Cutting creeping globe daisy 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 creeping globe daisy — FAQ
Does creeping globe daisy need to come indoors for winter?
Creeping Globe Daisy is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Creeping Globe Daisy 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 creeping globe daisy for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water creeping globe daisy in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills creeping globe daisy over winter?
Cutting creeping globe daisy 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.