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