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Lily of the Incas...Alstroemeria help!
Cat Sumner
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Hi
I have purchased two plants online in memory of my recently lost dog Inca. I am a novice gardener. When they arrive can I plant them straight into a sunny spot in the garden? What compost should I use, or are the better to stay sheltered in pots until after winter?
Thank you!
I have purchased two plants online in memory of my recently lost dog Inca. I am a novice gardener. When they arrive can I plant them straight into a sunny spot in the garden? What compost should I use, or are the better to stay sheltered in pots until after winter?
Thank you!
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Small plants can sometimes get 'lost' in the ground over winter, even tough plants. If the plants aren't in at least a 6 or 7 inch pot, and filling it well, I'd be inclined to keep them somewhere sheltered until spring. It's one of those things that is down to judgement, and knowing your climate and conditions, so better safe than sorry if you're less experienced. It would be a shame to lose them
You can pot them into slightly bigger pots if they have a good root system, then put them near a house wall or similar. It will just protect them from the worst of the elements. Then you can plant out once the temps are going up and things are starting to grow.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...