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