Hi, I have had quite a few pots on the patio this summer,anything in the
ground can look after itself, but I am a bit worried about what to bring in
for the winter, and roughly when. I have 2 nice fuschias, sorry, dont know
the variety, shall I bring them indoors, also I want to keep a few
geraniums, I presume I bring them in at the same time.

I am also a first time conservatory owner, so do I overwinter them in
there, or in the main house. The main house temperature is kept at21d. in
the evening, and roughly 15 in the daytime. the conservatory is obviously
hotter in the daytime.

another thing, presuming they survive the winter, do I repot them into a
bigger pot in the spring, or leave them in the same pot.

thanks,

Sheila

"Sheila" wrote in message
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Hi, I have had quite a few pots on the patio this summer,anything in
the
ground can look after itself, but I am a bit worried about what to
bring in
for the winter, and roughly when. I have 2 nice fuschias, sorry, dont
know
the variety, shall I bring them indoors, also I want to keep a few
geraniums, I presume I bring them in at the same time.

I am also a first time conservatory owner, so do I overwinter them
in
there, or in the main house. The main house temperature is kept at21d.
in
the evening, and roughly 15 in the daytime. the conservatory is
obviously
hotter in the daytime.

All they need is protection from the frost and no more than that
otherwise they will develop new shoots out of season. 40º F would be
ideal and your conservatory would be best, but leave them out as long as
possible and keep them away from cold widows at night. Also keep them
very slightly moist and remove any foliage which shows signs of decay.

another thing, presuming they survive the winter, do I repot them into
a
bigger pot in the spring, or leave them in the same pot.

Best to re-pot them in the spring by removing some of the old compost
and then repotting them in their original pots.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.

"Emrys Davies" wrote in message
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Best to re-pot them in the spring by removing some of the old compost
and then repotting them in their original pots.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.



thank you for your advice, I shall follow it!

Sheila writes
Hi, I have had quite a few pots on the patio this summer,anything in the
ground can look after itself, but I am a bit worried about what to bring in
for the winter, and roughly when. I have 2 nice fuschias, sorry, dont know
the variety, shall I bring them indoors, also I want to keep a few
geraniums, I presume I bring them in at the same time.

Some fuchsias are hardy some not. If they've got large flowers, they're
most likely not to be hardy. I think it's too late to take cuttings,
otherwise I'd suggest taking cuttings of any you leave outside just in
case.

Geraniums will need to come in

I am also a first time conservatory owner, so do I overwinter them in
there, or in the main house. The main house temperature is kept at21d. in
the evening, and roughly 15 in the daytime. the conservatory is obviously
hotter in the daytime.

The conservatory will be better because of the higher light levels,
provided it remains frost free overnight. Geraniums may well keep
flowering for you - I have one which has been in virtually continuous
flower for four years, kept over winter in a porch.


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Kay