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