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