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Too early to plant?

WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
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Hiya,

Just wondering if it’s ok to buy and plant perennials at this time of year? I buy online and they’ve finally got something I’ve been wanting in stock so I don’t want to miss out on it but I’m not sure if it’s ok to plant when there’s still a chance of frost?

Thanks. 

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I would only plant something that has been outside for the winter. You could pot it up and keep it protected and harden off gradually


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    Thanks. I’m pretty sure they keep all the plants outside all year round - if so, would that make it ok to plant out straight away?
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    yes, unless you're frozen or waterlogged


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'd be careful too, and especially as it's only February, regardless of where you are.
    I'd pot it up as @nutcutlet says, and keep it sheltered.

    If it was from a nursery local to your area, and the plants were big -ie not little things in 3 inch pots, and grown outdoors all winter, you might get away with it. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    These are three litre pots. Pretty sure they grow everything outside all year round. I’ll email them to see what they suggest. 
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I agree with Fairy re size. and also ingrowth not dried out (bare rooted as the sellers call them)


    In the sticks near Peterborough
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