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