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