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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI live in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I recently was given a Penstemon Red Riding Hood in a pot, it had never been put in the ground. Can I winter this plant somehow and plant it next spring?
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1 Comment To "Wintering A Penstemon Red Riding Hood"
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 10/12/2021 @ 5:50 pm
It is hardy in zones 5 to 8 and you are in hardiness zone 5. If it were in the ground it would be OK for the winter. Since it is in a pot, the roots will freeze if it doesn't get protection. You can overwinter it in a frost free area like the garage (if it is frost free) or a basement. You can also bring it indoors to a cool room near a sunny window. Water sparingly during the winter