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