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Southern Winters & Plants

Discussion in 'Home Improvement & DIY Forum' started by outofstate, Oct 4, 2007.

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  1. Oct 4, 2007 at 7:09 AM #1
    outofstate

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    Can you leave potted perennials out all winter here or do they need to be taken in? For example how about a braided hybiscus in a 12-14" deep pot standing about 4 foot tall. There wouldn't be enough root protection in a pot like that to survive an Ohio winter but since you don't get the long deep freezes here I was wondering.
     
  2. Oct 4, 2007 at 8:48 AM #2
    VA49er

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    You the yankeee, you already know the answer. Right? :evilgrin:


    Edit: Seriously, some potted plants need to be brought inside during the winter. I'm no expert, but growing up in eastern NC my mom always brought in the potted plants, especially if it was to get below freezing.
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2007 at 11:07 AM #3
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    In Ohio I wouldn't even ask this question........they would have to be brought it. But, then again, we don't have barkless trees either and those survive down here. (along with pansies that always seem to be blooming)
     
  4. Oct 4, 2007 at 11:34 AM #4
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    When it is 70 on Christmas day.....?
     
  5. Oct 4, 2007 at 1:32 PM #5
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    or 32 degrees. Never can tell.
     
  6. Oct 4, 2007 at 2:04 PM #6
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    I can tell if it's 32 or 70. It must be a gift. :38:
     
  7. Oct 4, 2007 at 2:05 PM #7
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    The snot freezes to you 'stash?
     
  8. Oct 4, 2007 at 2:10 PM #8
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    Damn - where is Builder when I need him? He'd know how to answer my question!
     
  9. Oct 4, 2007 at 2:12 PM #9
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    As long as they are Perennials and not annuals you should be fine. Hence the term perennial
     
  10. Oct 4, 2007 at 2:14 PM #10
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    :wooshy:
     
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