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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter heuchera 'pewter moon'

Verdict
Stays outside
When
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
Hardiness
Heuchera 'Pewter Moon' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens.

Winter watering

No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.

The mistake that kills heuchera 'pewter moon' in winter

Cutting heuchera 'pewter moon' 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 heuchera 'pewter moon' — FAQ

Does heuchera 'pewter moon' need to come indoors for winter?

Heuchera 'Pewter Moon' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Heuchera 'Pewter Moon' 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 heuchera 'pewter moon' for winter?

Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.

How often should I water heuchera 'pewter moon' in winter?

No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.

What kills heuchera 'pewter moon' over winter?

Cutting heuchera 'pewter moon' 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.