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