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