Overwintering guide
How to overwinter many-haired draba
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills many-haired draba in winter
Cutting many-haired draba 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 many-haired draba — FAQ
Does many-haired draba need to come indoors for winter?
Many-haired Draba is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Many-haired Draba 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 many-haired draba for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water many-haired draba in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills many-haired draba over winter?
Cutting many-haired draba 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.