Overwintering guide
How to overwinter ping pong purple globe amaranth
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills ping pong purple globe amaranth in winter
Cutting ping pong purple globe amaranth 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 ping pong purple globe amaranth — FAQ
Does ping pong purple globe amaranth need to come indoors for winter?
Ping Pong Purple globe amaranth is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Ping Pong Purple globe amaranth 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 ping pong purple globe amaranth for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water ping pong purple globe amaranth in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills ping pong purple globe amaranth over winter?
Cutting ping pong purple globe amaranth 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.