Hi, the new shoots could be damaged if we get the cold weather that's forecast, as they're coming up early, they will be a bit more prone to frost damage, which they probably haven't had this year, just place a few sheets of newspaper over them to protect from frost, but take them off as soon as the frost disappears, or they could rot , plants in pots outside, are always more vulnerable than plants in the ground, so you could wrap a few sheets around the pots as well, if we get a really severe frost, Derek.

Helps too if you can site the pots up against a south facing wall.

thanks every one