Overwintering guide
How to overwinter valentine bleeding heart
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills valentine bleeding heart in winter
Cutting valentine bleeding heart 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 valentine bleeding heart — FAQ
Does valentine bleeding heart need to come indoors for winter?
Valentine Bleeding Heart is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Valentine Bleeding Heart 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 valentine bleeding heart for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water valentine bleeding heart in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills valentine bleeding heart over winter?
Cutting valentine bleeding heart 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.