Overwintering guide
How to overwinter daylily 'mary todd'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills daylily 'mary todd' in winter
Cutting daylily 'mary todd' 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 daylily 'mary todd' — FAQ
Does daylily 'mary todd' need to come indoors for winter?
Daylily 'Mary Todd' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Daylily 'Mary Todd' 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 daylily 'mary todd' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water daylily 'mary todd' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills daylily 'mary todd' over winter?
Cutting daylily 'mary todd' 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.