Overwintering guide
How to overwinter summer wave amethyst wishbone flower
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — summer wave amethyst wishbone flower uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills summer wave amethyst wishbone flower in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and summer wave amethyst wishbone flower rots from the base.
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Overwintering summer wave amethyst wishbone flower — FAQ
Does summer wave amethyst wishbone flower need to come indoors for winter?
Summer Wave Amethyst Wishbone Flower is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Summer Wave Amethyst Wishbone Flower is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move summer wave amethyst wishbone flower for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water summer wave amethyst wishbone flower in winter?
Cut watering right back — summer wave amethyst wishbone flower uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills summer wave amethyst wishbone flower over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and summer wave amethyst wishbone flower rots from the base.