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Tue, Oct 21, 08 at 19:16
| I have been growing a gardenia outside in a pot. It has done OK with some light freezes down to 31f. Should I bring it in when things go down to the mid 20's? Or will it do OK? |
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| they can survive in the ground in my zone with temps in the 20's but that is with an insulating soil cover. containers don't provide that. i would move it inside before mid-20's are expected. as an example, i lost a large, established in-ground one years ago when it dropped to 18 degrees. others that i grow have survived short duration mid-to-upper 20's in successive winters. |
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| Thanks Jeff |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Fri, Oct 24, 08 at 2:30
| I bring mine in when it hits 40F. Anything colder, and it could freeze, especially when in a container. Another reason is, when kept cold for long periods, it seems some plants are more prone to leaf drop, especially if brought inside, in a warm house. If possible, do it gradually. When days are 50's and 60's, keep outside, but when night temps drop below 45F, bring inside. Do this a week or two. Or if you have a cool room, do it at once. Good luck, Toni |
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