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