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