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I have some dichondra silver falls planted in my backyard and they are growing well.
I wanted to know if they survive winter and regrow in spring or do I need to replant them next spring?
I am located in south east Melbourne
Hello @sadaf
Thank you for sharing your question about your Dichondras. Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is a tender perennial, so its survival over winter really depends on how cold your specific backyard gets. In southeast Melbourne, winters are generally cool rather than severe, but light frosts are common. Silver Falls will usually slow right down in winter and can be knocked back by frost, with foliage turning mushy or dying off above ground. If frosts are light and infrequent, the roots often survive and the plant will regrow once temperatures warm up in spring. In heavier or repeated frosts, the plant is more likely to die completely and won’t return.
In practical terms, many gardeners in southeast Melbourne find Silver Falls behaves like a short-lived perennial or an annual. If your garden is in a sheltered, frost-free spot such as near paving, walls, or under light tree cover, there is a reasonable chance it will come back. In exposed areas that get regular frost, it is safer to assume you may need to replant in spring. You can improve its chances by ensuring good drainage, avoiding winter waterlogging, and applying a light mulch to protect the roots from cold snaps.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
