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Perennial Aster and Verbena Bonariensis Cuttings
Lancashire Lass
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I have taken successful Summer cuttings of both Aster and Verbena Bonariensis and have just today potted them on into 4" pots. They all have a good root system, the Asters are about 3" tall and the Verbenas are 9" tall.
My question is, can I get them into the ground sometime this year or will they not survive the Winter?
I have a small greenhouse, but it is unheated so I could keep them all potted up for the Winter. I also have a conservatory which is heated most days in Winter and rarely falls below 10 degrees centigrade but I'd rather plant them if possible, to avoid leaf drop and pest problems.
EDIT: I've just realised that this is in the wrong forum section - how can I change it to the 'Problem Solving' section?
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Thanks Verdun. Since posting I have realised that the reason I took the verbena cutting in the first place is because Verbenas don't survive our Winters, so I need to keep the cuttings inside anyway!
It's my first year for Asters and I am keeping my fingers crossed that the parent plants that I have taken the cuttings from will be OK over Winter.
Is an unheated greenhouse sufficient for the cuttings or do they need extra protection? Maybe a cold porch or the conservatory?
Thanks again.