I don't think they're particularly hardy anywhere in the UK, unless you're in a very, very mild area, and even then they might be iffy. If it's been frosted then it's possibly too late for it.
Not something I grow though. They wouldn't survive here where I am, but others may be able to advise
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
They aren't very hardy and being in a pot means the roots are less protected. Would have been better to cover it all with garden fleece. You will have to wait and see when the weather warms up, protect it in the meantime, but expect the worst. I have one in France but it's in the ground against a south facing wall. Has survived -7C. The wall holds heat from the sun.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Hi Busy-lizzie and Fairygirl. Thank you for your comments. They are much appreciated. They survived the frost last year so i guess i got abit complacent! I will have to wait to see what the year brings...
@ceb42shed, can't offer any help I am afraid but just thought I would let you know I share your pain, mine looks exactly like yours! I had it up against a fence but that didn't protect it. My friend has a couple that seem totally unaffected and she only lives up the road. Let us see what happens.
Dry cold is easier for many plants than wet cold. That's what's seen off lots of fairly tough plants in gardens this year. The swing from mild to wet, then a freeze is what does the most damage. Even a fairly severe frost for a day or two will do less damage if the growing medium is well drained.
At least with pots, you can bring them inside though. That's probably the best solution with that sort of plant, regardless of location.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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If it's been frosted then it's possibly too late for it.
Not something I grow though. They wouldn't survive here where I am, but others may be able to advise
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The swing from mild to wet, then a freeze is what does the most damage. Even a fairly severe frost for a day or two will do less damage if the growing medium is well drained.
At least with pots, you can bring them inside though. That's probably the best solution with that sort of plant, regardless of location.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...