"Spider" wrote in message
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: It would also be a good idea to lag the pot with either bubblewrap,
hessian,
: old carpet .. anything you've got to hand.
: In freezing weather this insulation will protect the pot from cracking,
and
: also keep the roots and compost from freezing.
: Spider

Thanks, Spider. I will do that when it gets really cold again.

K

: K wrote in message
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: I have a young - first year - standard lilac in a large pot on my patio.
: It
: is against a SE facing wall and I have raised the pot. Will it need any
: protection for the winter?
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: K
: In SW London
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