Over wintering plants...

Hello again,

Gradually tidying up pots ready for the winter and not sure what to do with these:



I've got a small greenhouse which will be clearer when my tomatoes finish ripening.

But not sure if u can keep these for next year and if they're worth it?!

Any suggestions always appreciated!

 

Hi Snorky,
they still look pretty smart now and will do so until the first frosts but are not Winter hardy, I hate the throwing away routine too but, come December, you'll only be looking at sad tatty stuff,
Jenny

 

Thank you! Had a feeling they might want chucking eventually. Still enjoying them now-they have been brilliant all summer! Although already keen on finding something to replace them....

 

What are the flowers in picture 1 please Snorky, very pretty!

 

Ah thank you, they are begonias (glowing embers), upright pelgardini (vancouver centennial) hiding in the middle) and purple celosia venezuela. (Good job i keep the name labels! He he

 

Just put the first tub in the shed or garage for the winter. The Pelargonium may not survive, but the Begonias should be superb next year.
No hope for tub two though.

 

Agreed....I normally take the bulbs out, but there are some varieties that are hardy
and can be left in the ground all year, but if your not sure then bring them in.

 

Exactly what I was going to ask Sheal . Thanks Snorky just added B. Burning embers to my wish list for next year !
Protect from frost around mid November store the container or lift the tubers . Start them off in the house around mid March.

 

Eerrrmmm, think it's called "Glowing Embers" Harry,
Jenny

 

No wonder he can never find things.

 

He he. It'll be easy to find...I got those two plants from b and q!

 

Thanks Snorky!

 

Do you have to cut them back before digging up or anything?

 

Cheers Jenny , I have corrected my wish list to B. Growing Embers

 

By November they will be looking a little straggly . If you are lifting them , I always do , you will break off all the stems . Brush off any loose compost and trim the roots . The store them in a cool frost free place like a shed or garage . I put mine in a cardboard box with shredded paper or old dry compost, photo of begonia corms below ready for winter.