Overwintering guide
How to overwinter gold dust alyssum
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills gold dust alyssum in winter
Cutting gold dust alyssum 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 gold dust alyssum care
Overwintering gold dust alyssum — FAQ
Does gold dust alyssum need to come indoors for winter?
Gold Dust Alyssum is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Gold Dust Alyssum 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 dust alyssum for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water gold dust alyssum in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills gold dust alyssum over winter?
Cutting gold dust alyssum 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.