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Sat, Oct 13, 12 at 12:46
| Hi,
I just purchased some grasses this week at prices I couldn't resist. I don't think I should plant them in the ground now and am wondering about the best way to keep them over the winter. We have had frost- the best one last night but still not killing much. The grasses are Pennisetum Hameln which I know likes warm weather to grow and Imperata Cylindrica Red Baron. I can sink them in the ground, keep them in the garage or basement whatever you think is best. Thanks! Debbie P.S. I just love this forum-it is the best one! Lots of excellent information. |
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| Keep them in the garage or basement. You're at the cold end of their hardiness ranges, and they will not survive in the ground, in pots. They'll need a good long growing season to establish a root system sufficient to handle your winters...much deeper than the pots will allow. |
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- Posted by swontgirl_z5a 5a (My Page) on Mon, Oct 15, 12 at 23:25
| Thanks Donn, Garage might freeze. Would the basement be better and if so should I water them a bit? |
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| In that case, the basement would be better, and a little water would be required, but not as much as during the growing season. |
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- Posted by swontgirl_z5a 5a (My Page) on Wed, Oct 17, 12 at 17:11
| Thanks, I will move them in before it freezes up. |
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