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Overwintering guide

How to overwinter zantedeschia 'captain safari'

Verdict
Outside, protected
When
Mulch and move pots into shelter in late autumn, before the first hard frosts.
Hardiness
Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 8 — winter lows around -12°C. That means it survives outside in mild areas, but wants shelter in a hard winter.

Winter watering

Water rarely, and only in dry spells — winter wet is a bigger risk than winter cold. Make sure containers drain freely.

The mistake that kills zantedeschia 'captain safari' in winter

Leaving zantedeschia 'captain safari' in a pot standing in a saucer of water. Waterlogged compost freezes solid around the roots and kills plants that would have survived the cold perfectly well.

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Overwintering zantedeschia 'captain safari' — FAQ

Does zantedeschia 'captain safari' need to come indoors for winter?

Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 8 — winter lows around -12°C. That means it survives outside in mild areas, but wants shelter in a hard winter. Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari' can stay outside over winter in most areas, but appreciates some protection in a cold snap. Mulch generously over the root zone, move containers against a sheltered wall (pots freeze far harder than open ground), and have horticultural fleece ready for the worst nights. The roots are what you are protecting — top growth can be sacrificed and regrown.

When should I move zantedeschia 'captain safari' for winter?

Mulch and move pots into shelter in late autumn, before the first hard frosts.

How often should I water zantedeschia 'captain safari' in winter?

Water rarely, and only in dry spells — winter wet is a bigger risk than winter cold. Make sure containers drain freely.

What kills zantedeschia 'captain safari' over winter?

Leaving zantedeschia 'captain safari' in a pot standing in a saucer of water. Waterlogged compost freezes solid around the roots and kills plants that would have survived the cold perfectly well.