Verbena plants

I bought a couple of reduced Verbena Lolipop plants at the end of the season but I left them out in the garden over winter.

We’ve had a mild winter but was it daft having not planted them? Or will they be fine if I just get them potted up now?

Thanks

 

Hi @kriss , have you a greenhouse you can put them in? They should really be starting into growth now. I wouldn't pot them until you know if they've survived.

 

Er.... I could pop them indoors... but the Mrs is already furious with the amount of pots I’ve got scattered about!

I could make a make-shift cold frame as I have an old window! Could lean it against a wall and insulated the sides!

 

No, don’t take them indoors now Kriss
..as cold weather is still possible you could cover with fleece overnight at such times.
I would plant them out in 3 or 4 weeks when you see signs of new growth. I would then cut them back to where you see the new shoots.
At the end of summer keep an eye out for seedlings and pot them up; keep these in a protected environment next winter

 

@kriss I'm glad you asked the question, in the same position with a bonariensis so cut it back as suggested.