Re: Overwintering annuals
- Subject: Re: Overwintering annuals
- From: "Marge Talt" m*@hort.net
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:19:01 -0400
Well, now, Marilyn, what a good idea! I never thought of that....if
the gods are willin' and the creek don't rise too fast on me, I will
give that a try.
Thanks!!
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Marilyn Dube <mygarden@easystreet.com>
>
> Marge,
> I have had good luck overwintering my "sun coleus" (don't you love
the new
> hybrids, their colors are outstanding!) on my propagation mat in
the GH.
> While the air is very cool 40-50 F, the soil temp is a nice, toasty
70 F.
> Cut the tops back to a couple of good nodes. They will look ratty,
but will
> re-sprout in the spring. Ditto the double rosebud Impatiens,
Hibiscus,
> Abutilons & Helichrysums.
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