Overwintering guide
How to overwinter hosta 'fragrant bouquet'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills hosta 'fragrant bouquet' in winter
Cutting hosta 'fragrant bouquet' 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 hosta 'fragrant bouquet' — FAQ
Does hosta 'fragrant bouquet' need to come indoors for winter?
Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' 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 hosta 'fragrant bouquet' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water hosta 'fragrant bouquet' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills hosta 'fragrant bouquet' over winter?
Cutting hosta 'fragrant bouquet' 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.