Overwintering guide
How to overwinter gold mound spirea
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills gold mound spirea in winter
Cutting gold mound spirea 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 mound spirea — FAQ
Does gold mound spirea need to come indoors for winter?
Gold Mound Spirea 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 Mound Spirea 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 mound spirea for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water gold mound spirea in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills gold mound spirea over winter?
Cutting gold mound spirea 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.