Forum home› Problem solving
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Would it be too late to plant near end of August?

rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
in Problem solving
I have a new garden to plant. Found some plants online which I really like. I'm intending to place the order for delivery near end of August when I come back from holiday. But I also hesitate if it's too late to plant ordinary plants.

i know different plants have different optimal planting seasons. But frost would be not far once September starts. Would it be better off wait until spring?

Posts

  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    By the way, I'm new to gardening hence the question.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    No it's an excellent time to plant perennials. You need to water of course but roots will establish quickly.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    In theory, anything in a pot can be planted at almost any time of year @rolanda.woo Waterlogged or frozen ground are the two things to avoid.
    As you rightly feel, you're worried about frost, and it certainly wouldn't be ideal to plant out very small plants if you're in a colder part of the country, but it does depend on the plant, and your location/climate. Anything in a 6 inch pot or bigger would be fine though.
    I don't plant out anything smaller than that here at that time of year. They'd be very vulnerable over autumn and winter. I overwinter them - just in a sheltered spot, waiting until spring and potting on if necessary, and certainly waiting until the soil warms up   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    Fairygirl said:
    In theory, anything in a pot can be planted at almost any time of year @rolanda.woo Waterlogged or frozen ground are the two things to avoid.
    As you rightly feel, you're worried about frost, and it certainly wouldn't be ideal to plant out very small plants if you're in a colder part of the country, but it does depend on the plant, and your location/climate. Anything in a 6 inch pot or bigger would be fine though.
    I don't plant out anything smaller than that here at that time of year. They'd be very vulnerable over autumn and winter. I overwinter them - just in a sheltered spot, waiting until spring and potting on if necessary, and certainly waiting until the soil warms up   :)

    We live in London, @Fairygirl. Not too cold in winter but does have the odd low temperature nearly every year.
  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    Loxley said:
    No it's an excellent time to plant perennials. You need to water of course but roots will establish quickly.
    @Loxley, the online shop I'm buying from seems to be a very responsible one. They claim they don't sell plants that are vulnerable to the UK climate. All tested in their own garden. I think I will give it a try. Thank you.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Very different from here, so you'll probably be fine to plant out later.  Frosts start here in October   :)
    It's one of those things that you just have to judge yourself. In a border, with other planting, that also provides protection for small plants. I sometimes stick small potted plants in among shrubs etc for protection, but it does depend on the plant too. I don't grow anything that won't really cope with my climate, unless it's something I really like, and I'm prepared to overwinter it etc   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Advice from Arvensis perennials:


    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • rolanda.woorolanda.woo Posts: 94
    Thank you, @Loxley. Very promising. :)
Sign In or Register to comment.