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