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