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