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Re: Overwintering plants

McCool, Jennifer wrote:
> 
> I have seen several posts on overwintering plants and I need some help
> too.  I have a very large lantana in a container.  I would like to
> overwinter it but am not sure how.  The container is too big for the
> house.  All that is left is the garage.  Any other suggestions?  Just in
> case, I cannot keep it, I would like to take some cuttings but do not
> know the first thing about it.  Any help would be appreciated!  Also, I
> have 2 large boston ferns that I would like to overwinter.  Someone
> suggested giving them a haircut and keeping those in the garage.  Any
> advice on this???  (Looks like I won't have any room for cars!!)
> Jennifer
> North Alabama, Zone 7

I keep a few lantana in my greenhouse at home.  I only heat to 50, but
most important is the light level.  They want bright light.  I'd suggest
removing MOST of the foliage and pruning hard.  That will remove the
bulk of the hosts for bortrytis.  Then set it in a bright area of your
garage and hope for the best.  Same with the fern.  Keep them both
barely damp and if they don't freeze, I believe they'll make it.

The Greenhouse Nursery
81 S Bagely Creek Road & Hwy 101
Port Angeles, WA  98362

Zone 8
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