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overwintering plants

Pats perennial plants

13 years ago

OK,

I have approx 300 plants "butterfly bushes,salvias,coreopsis,bee balm,forsythias black eyed susans,and yarrow" i did not sell and plan on planting in veggy garden for the winter.Wish there was an easier way but i think i am stuck with this option.

On the plus side they will be 2 gal so its more money.

My problem is i have about 100 i rooted late "blueberry,hibiscus,and hydrangea" that are ready or just about ready to be transplanted into potting soil and i don't think they have a good enough root system

to make it through the winter in garden.

Should i just find a place in basement or is there another option?

Thanks

Comment (1)

yiorges-z5il
13 years ago
the survival of both sets of plants depend on the fact that the roots will freeze IF the soil temperature drops below 28F... SO... keep the soil damp (every time the ground thaws then water) & mulch the plants but look for mice moving in....
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