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Posted by lindy47 z5IL (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 04 at 23:09
| DIL just received a beautiful mum plant celebrating newborn's birth & wants to use in the garden. Should she overwinter in basement after it dies back or try & plant. I'm afraid it's pretty late to get established; particularly since it's not a hardy mum. Any suggestions? |
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RE: mum plants
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| She would probably be well advised to take care of her baby and forget about the mum. Odds are that this was a florist mum. Although they are beautiful, they are not hardy. They are bred to be grown in a protected enviroment and will not tolerate outdoor conditions -- much like her newborn. Mums can be purchased so cheaply that it is really a waste of time and energy for the poor results she would get -- unless she is running a commercial greenhouse. IronBelly |
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