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