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