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