Overwintering guide
How to overwinter autumn crocus speciosus
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills autumn crocus speciosus in winter
Cutting autumn crocus speciosus 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 autumn crocus speciosus care
- Overwintering autumn crocus — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Full autumn crocus speciosus care guide
- Autumn Crocus Speciosus temperature range
- How often to water autumn crocus speciosus
- How to prune autumn crocus speciosus
- Common autumn crocus speciosus problems & fixes
- Best plant identifier apps — tested and ranked
Overwintering autumn crocus speciosus — FAQ
Does autumn crocus speciosus need to come indoors for winter?
Autumn Crocus Speciosus is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Autumn Crocus Speciosus 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 autumn crocus speciosus for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water autumn crocus speciosus in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills autumn crocus speciosus over winter?
Cutting autumn crocus speciosus 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.