Overwintering guide
How to overwinter greek mountain tea
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills greek mountain tea in winter
Cutting greek mountain tea 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 greek mountain tea — FAQ
Does greek mountain tea need to come indoors for winter?
Greek Mountain Tea is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Greek Mountain Tea 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 greek mountain tea for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water greek mountain tea in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills greek mountain tea over winter?
Cutting greek mountain tea 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.