Overwintering guide
How to overwinter tuscan blue rosemary
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills tuscan blue rosemary in winter
Cutting tuscan blue rosemary 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 tuscan blue rosemary — FAQ
Does tuscan blue rosemary need to come indoors for winter?
Tuscan Blue Rosemary is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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 tuscan blue rosemary for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water tuscan blue rosemary in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills tuscan blue rosemary over winter?
Cutting tuscan blue rosemary 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.