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