Overwintering guide
How to overwinter dogwood 'eddie's white wonder'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' in winter
Cutting dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' 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 dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' — FAQ
Does dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' need to come indoors for winter?
Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' 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 dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' over winter?
Cutting dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' 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.