Overwintering guide
How to overwinter josephine de malines pear
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills josephine de malines pear in winter
Cutting josephine de malines pear 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 josephine de malines pear — FAQ
Does josephine de malines pear need to come indoors for winter?
Josephine de Malines pear is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Josephine de Malines pear 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 josephine de malines pear for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water josephine de malines pear in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills josephine de malines pear over winter?
Cutting josephine de malines pear 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.