Overwintering guide
How to overwinter dwarf creeping juniper
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills dwarf creeping juniper in winter
Cutting dwarf creeping juniper 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 dwarf creeping juniper — FAQ
Does dwarf creeping juniper need to come indoors for winter?
Dwarf Creeping Juniper is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Dwarf Creeping Juniper 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 dwarf creeping juniper for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water dwarf creeping juniper in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills dwarf creeping juniper over winter?
Cutting dwarf creeping juniper 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.