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