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