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