Overwintering guide
How to overwinter miniature creeping jenny
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills miniature creeping jenny in winter
Cutting miniature creeping jenny 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 miniature creeping jenny — FAQ
Does miniature creeping jenny need to come indoors for winter?
Miniature Creeping Jenny is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Miniature Creeping Jenny 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 miniature creeping jenny for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water miniature creeping jenny in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills miniature creeping jenny over winter?
Cutting miniature creeping jenny 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.