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Post by andy on Jul 11, 2012 16:47:11 GMT
Traditionally, we've always planted our shrubs and perennials in autumn at Brighton parks dept.
Last year, i replanted several large areas in the rockery at work and to be honest, i've been very disappointed.
I lost 20/20 agapanthus, 30/30 altroemaria, 10/10 lobelia cardinalis, 10/10 stokesia laevis, 5/10 persicaria red dragon, plus quite a few others....probably around a 40% loss in total.
However, last may and this june, ive rplanted the bare areas and added plants to new areas and they've romped away.
My theory is, if you can get water on them, get plants in in early summer so they can build up a decent root system and get established before the winter. This gives the plants a whole growing season whereas autumn plantings only get a month or two to prepare themselves.
Discuss.
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Post by Tig on Jul 11, 2012 17:57:28 GMT
I've come to the same conclusion for a lot of things Andy, but there is always the problem of overwintering things I've taken cuttings from during the growing season, or late bargain 'plugs' I buy online towards the end of the 'summer'. Because I haven't got a heated greenhouse or conservatory I find myself planting things out, as I believe that their roots are warmer in the ground than in pots in my plastic growhouses.
x Tig
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Post by Jasmine on Jul 12, 2012 6:57:56 GMT
That makes complete sense now Andy, the longer a plant has to get established before it gets a winter like the last 3 thrown at it the better. Although I tend to move stuff whenever I feel like it through spring and summer and just do lots of watering. I can't be doing with things in what I decide is the wrong place - it bugs me til I move it  |
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Post by Auricula on Jul 12, 2012 9:52:12 GMT
I plant, and move things as and when I have (a) got the plants and (b) got the room. We don't get frosts so it's rarely that critical  |
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