Overwintering guide
How to overwinter zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' in winter
Cutting zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' 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 zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' — FAQ
Does zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' need to come indoors for winter?
Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Coral' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Coral' 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 zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' over winter?
Cutting zinnia elegans 'benary's giant coral' 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.