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Protecting container plants in Winter

Posted: 06/11/2012 at 19:41

Hey, I've got a "hot thread" from blathering on all by myself!

Protecting container plants in Winter

Posted: 06/11/2012 at 19:38

Oh forgot:
Pot8: very large pot of tulips with wallflowers on top.
And soon to have: pot 9: apple tree (falstaff).
Much apprec

Protecting container plants in Winter

Posted: 06/11/2012 at 19:33

Sorry above not easy to read - I spaced it out as a list but on submission it's gone to one big paragraph.

Protecting container plants in Winter

Posted: 06/11/2012 at 19:32

Hi, I've done a few new pots this year. Can you let me know which ones need what protection over winter? I've got bubble wrap and fleece on standby and if I get round to clearing the bramble out of the greenhouse I could use that too (although it's old and drafty- but I could bubble wrap it- and not in the greatest spot for getting light - put in an odd place by previous owner). Pots1: lavender Pot 2: camelia williamsii Debbie with brunnera Pot 3: camelia japonica alba simplex with brunnera Pots4: calluna Vulgaris (beauty ladies) Pot5: carex, viola, anemone Pot6: ophiopogon, viola, tulips and crocus Pot7: garlic (to be planted this weekend) Thanks all!

Garlic

Posted: 06/11/2012 at 12:53

Just bought some for planting - I'll be putting them in pots this weekend. Given the need for cold, and Sussex Gardener's comments, should I just leave them out if it snows, or put them in the greenhouse (old and drafty and not great light - previous owners put it in a weird place).

Talkback: Most hated plants

Posted: 03/11/2012 at 20:30

Right then Maud, next Spring, the spirea gets it!

Container

Posted: 02/11/2012 at 19:29

Cheers guys. I like the auction idea as eventually I'd like a fruit patio. Will keep and eye out and see what I can get over the next year ago.

I'm off to get a pot tomorrow for my new apple tree arriving later in the month. I want to get as big as I can. I've always bought terracotta in the past but don't wnat to spend out on a giant one, especially as it may crack. After your discussion, I'm thinking maybe wood, but make sure it's treated and keep an eye. If nothing takes my fancy, then I'll go for plastic.

I'm thinking maybe the hessian protects from frost for the first few years til it rots, but then the plants more established anyway??