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Frost on Angel's Trumpets
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Posted by granyfranny 9a (My Page) on Sat, Dec 22, 07 at 15:18
We had a light frost a few nights ago and I failed to cover
the Angel Trumpet plants that were planted in the late spring in the yard.
They are in a bed in a southern location near the house.
I mulched them with a thick layer of leaves this fall but I am not sure what to do now with these plants that were given to me.
The new growth on them is about 2 ft. long and still looks
good after the frost but the leaves are drooped and falling off. They even had several buds that were about to open and one looks like it may open, even after the frost.
What should I do with the plants now?
Thanks for any help because I would hate to lose them. |
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RE: Frost on Angel's Trumpets
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| I think in z9a you will have to cut them down in the winter so they can regrow in the spring. |
RE: Frost on Angel's Trumpets
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I cut mine back to the ground after the first frost and they
return in the spring. |
RE: Frost on Angel's Trumpets
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Thanks for the advice. Would it be possible to root the
cuttings? If so, which ones will root better, the older
woody ones or the green ones from this year? How do I go about rooting them, also?
Sorry for having a thousand questions.
I appreciate the help so much. Thanks again! |
RE: Frost on Angel's Trumpets
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| Yes, if the growth still looks good, you can root them. I cut mine about 4-6 inches from the ground, and pick a cutting that is fairly straight, remove most of the leaves, and use the "bucket o brugs" method. Look on the brug forum - it's a wealth of information. You can also put smaller cuttings in a glass of water near a sunny window, and they should root. Good Luck ! |
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