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