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