Overwintering guide
How to overwinter common boxwood 'suffruticosa'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills common boxwood 'suffruticosa' in winter
Cutting common boxwood 'suffruticosa' 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 common boxwood 'suffruticosa' — FAQ
Does common boxwood 'suffruticosa' need to come indoors for winter?
Common Boxwood 'Suffruticosa' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Common Boxwood 'Suffruticosa' 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 common boxwood 'suffruticosa' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water common boxwood 'suffruticosa' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills common boxwood 'suffruticosa' over winter?
Cutting common boxwood 'suffruticosa' 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.