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