Can these Annuals be saved??
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Comments (8)Lol, just about all of the above mentioned plants are botanical perennials, though many are used AS annuals. I think that larkspur is a true annual. Many of our most popular 'annuals' are tender herbaceous perennials, which means that in colder parts of the world, they are killed by freezing temperatures and do not return though many of them reseed. That behavior still doesn't make them annuals in the botanical sense of the word. It makes them tender perennials. ;-) We'll see them labeled as annuals in catalogs and seed packets and on-line because that's how the vast majority of us use them. The annuals in your data base are perennials, with the exception of the genus Linaria, in which there are true annuals and perennials. Canna, for example, is a rhizomatous plant. It's not hardy where you are, but actually quite long lived warmer temperate zones. I'm only being a stickler on this because you seem to be taking great care in compiling your database. I know that you want it to be accurate. And you really couldn't be faulted by clumping many of these plants together because they are used AS annuals. You should do a search on true annuals so that you can add to your list. Zinnias and marigolds qualify. If you are collecting information on other categories of plants besides those known for their flowers, there are lots of grasses and food crops that are annuals, too....See MoreWhat annuals can overwinter to save money?
Comments (6)Morning Binky. I over-winter everything I can. So far the only plants that don't make it are the ones I forget to water...yikes! I bring in my hanging ivies, my hanging ferns. I pot up all my fuschias and geraniums. This year I found a great deal on Gazanias (I love them but they can tend to be a bit tender in our area) so all 20 of those have been potted up. My more tender annuals ie: my impatiens go into the house on a window sill they always make it over. Over time I've learned what's worth spending money on and what isn't. Unfortunately, I moved most of my house plants outside this year ( i usually do anyway). But this year I changed from Miracle Grow to Peters...OMG...I don't know how I'll fit everyting back in... Jim...See MoreSept 11, 2010-First Annual Fall Louisville Pow-Wow-Save the date
Comments (19)Hi Sue and all! yes, the summer has flown- it sure has been a hot one! looking forward to the pow-wow but I will have to leave a little early- going to Frankfort for one of my great nephews birthday party... a couple of things: can I dig iris, peony, day lily now? I usually put them in plastic grocery bags with holes punched in for air- what about perinnials? If I dig now, should I put them in pots? or what??? I have lots of seed that are not this year's collection- I wintersowed some of them and they did great.. I will bring some for those who want to try them.. I will have some wintersowing supplies to share- I will have some heirloom bean seed to share- I will try to update my 'have' list so you can browse before the swap- yes, everyone update your wants list... I need to seriously downsize my garden- it has become an overgrown mess- I just can't take care of it like I did when I first started gardening in 1997 :))I hope to share a lot of things with people I know will love and take care of them.. a sad note: many of you remember my Mom "mema"- at the end of June, her kidneys shut down- she was in the hospital for a month and then to rehab for a couple of weeks- they put her on diaylsis, but could not keep the fluid down and blood pressure up- she passed away on Aug 8th she was 88 years young-- we sure miss her thankful for all the time we had together, and that she knew we were there for her all the way. my son and his wife and baby are going to buy Mema's house-right across the street from my house- it will be so nice to have them close- My Mom and Dad bought the house new over 50 years ago, and we just couldn't let it go...they are excited about living there and raising their family.. looking forward to seeing all of you- best wishes, Linda...See Moresaving annuals for cuttings next spring
Comments (2)Sure. Just put them in a place that stays over 40 degrees all the time. They will need light to sustain, but probably will not grow much. I would feed a half strength water soluable fertilizer if I fed them at all. They actually will do o.k. in cooler temps, but I don't like to give them any excuse to die. I save lots of plants like this, such as coleus and persian shield. That way I have them when I want to take cuttings for my spring plantings. Otherwise, I would have to wait until April or May before they are on the market here. Good luck. Janie...See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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