Overwintering guide
How to overwinter tagetes patula 'boy orange'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills tagetes patula 'boy orange' in winter
Cutting tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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 tagetes patula 'boy orange' — FAQ
Does tagetes patula 'boy orange' need to come indoors for winter?
Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' 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 tagetes patula 'boy orange' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water tagetes patula 'boy orange' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills tagetes patula 'boy orange' over winter?
Cutting tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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.