Overwintering guide
How to overwinter whirling butterflies gaura
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills whirling butterflies gaura in winter
Cutting whirling butterflies gaura 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 whirling butterflies gaura — FAQ
Does whirling butterflies gaura need to come indoors for winter?
Whirling Butterflies Gaura is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Whirling Butterflies Gaura 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 whirling butterflies gaura for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water whirling butterflies gaura in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills whirling butterflies gaura over winter?
Cutting whirling butterflies gaura 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.