Overwintering guide
How to overwinter white rain lily
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills white rain lily in winter
Cutting white rain lily 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.
More white rain lily care
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- Overwintering white rain lily — our other guide for the same plant
- Full white rain lily care guide
- White Rain Lily temperature range
- How often to water white rain lily
- How to prune white rain lily
- Common white rain lily problems & fixes
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Overwintering white rain lily — FAQ
Does white rain lily need to come indoors for winter?
White Rain Lily is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. White Rain Lily 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 white rain lily for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water white rain lily in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills white rain lily over winter?
Cutting white rain lily 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.