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