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