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