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