Overwintering guide
How to overwinter pink pewter dead nettle
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills pink pewter dead nettle in winter
Cutting pink pewter dead nettle 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 pink pewter dead nettle — FAQ
Does pink pewter dead nettle need to come indoors for winter?
Pink Pewter Dead Nettle is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Pink Pewter Dead Nettle 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 pewter dead nettle for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water pink pewter dead nettle in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills pink pewter dead nettle over winter?
Cutting pink pewter dead nettle 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.