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Large Flowered Hibiscus Feedback
In another thread I said I was going to approach QVC about the large
flowered hibiscus plants I'd bought thru them (others have bought direct from T&M). I've now had an email back from Richard Jackson (QVC's "gardening expert"). He says the main secret is sun and warmth at the right time - these plants have, apparently, done well over the last couple of years in many town gardens where it's a bit warmer than my rural garden. So although they're hardy, I'm going to move mine (which are in tubs) into the greenhouse to overwinter and then when they start to grow in the early spring I'll move them into the conservatory which'll be nice and warm for them. I'll move them outside when (and if) it warms up next summer; otherwise I'll keep them indoors until (hopefully) the buds start to break. So it seems the trick will be to move yours to wherever they'll get the most sun and warmth and then hope for a decent, dry summer. Worth a try at least and then another exchange of experiences next year. Cheers |
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Large Flowered Hibiscus Feedback
"Jake" wrote In another thread I said I was going to approach QVC about the large flowered hibiscus plants I'd bought thru them (others have bought direct from T&M). I've now had an email back from Richard Jackson (QVC's "gardening expert"). He says the main secret is sun and warmth at the right time - these plants have, apparently, done well over the last couple of years in many town gardens where it's a bit warmer than my rural garden. So although they're hardy, I'm going to move mine (which are in tubs) into the greenhouse to overwinter and then when they start to grow in the early spring I'll move them into the conservatory which'll be nice and warm for them. I'll move them outside when (and if) it warms up next summer; otherwise I'll keep them indoors until (hopefully) the buds start to break. So it seems the trick will be to move yours to wherever they'll get the most sun and warmth and then hope for a decent, dry summer. Worth a try at least and then another exchange of experiences next year. Mine went downwards permanently. -- Regards Bob Hobden W.of London. UK |
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