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tender perennials in the snow

Posted by denidill 3a Alberta (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 13, 10 at 0:21

hi all, I removed most of the mulch from my garden since I was lulled into a false sense of security by the balmy weather we had in March. Well, today it is snowing and I am wondering how my plants are fairing. Would perennials hardy to zone 4 or 5 be okay with -5C temperatures we are supposed to get this evening? (I did throw some leaves back on, but not as many as I had on in the winter).


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RE: tender perennials in the snow

They should be okay. Zones 4 and 5 go down to -5 too. And the snow will help insulate. (Oops - it's April. S*** is now a 4-letter word!)


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RE: tender perennials in the snow

Yeah I wouldn't worry. A perennial that has sprouted in regular spring temps is hardened off already, as opposed to a nursery-raised plant.


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