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