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