Plant in Fall
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Plant in Fall
- From: A* L*
- Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 10:40:15 -0800
I agree with W. Martin, that dividing and transplanting in Fall
can be great, but putting in new young plants at that time is
risky, here in Chicago (zone 6 near the lake). I've had good luck
with growing new perennials in pots all summer, then transplanting
them into permanent in-ground homes in September -- haven't lost one
yet by doing it this way. Sometimes new plants are so small in
Spring, they may not be able to compete with the established plantings
as well so I give them a little extra space in pots -- besides, I
love experimenting with container plantings and can more closely
observe a new plant that I haven't had experience with.
Happy holidays to all.
Anne - Chicago
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