Re: Fertilizing Astilbes now - or not
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Fertilizing Astilbes now - or not
- From: P* H*
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 22:42:04 EDT
In a message dated 9/18/1999 8:57:59 PM Central Daylight Time,
gkorn@BLOOMNET.COM writes:
<< Paul, I'm strongly considering applying Milorganite, a slow release
organic fertilizer to my daylilies, hostas, and some other perennials next
month after frost. It seems to me that the frost and cool temperatures will
be telling the plants not to grow. Am I wrong?
>>
Gail, most perennials will keep growing as long as the soil temp is above 39
F.
Even if there is a frost that kills off the annuals, many of the perennials
will keep growing.
Most plants are getting ready for winter, they are forming buds for next year
and storing "food" reserves.
Paul
