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