Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Sorry, Heuchera advice needed..
I have a couple of what I would call baby Heuchera's.
Do I put them out over winter, or put them in an unheated conservatory??
- 30 Sep, 2011
Answers
Remove their pots and plant them out, even a temporary spot is fine but let them develop outdoors or they'll not harden up.
Mulch or fleece them over the winter if you're worried.
1 Oct, 2011
You sure, Louise!? Those are pretty small plants where I live in west of Scotland, I'd be a bit wary of planting them out now with the rumour of winter weather expected by mid-October?
3 Oct, 2011
You're right about the difference in temperatures between north and south and if it was you asking i'd say give them protection but where Containerchris is i'd risk it - it would be nice if he/she posted again to comment.
3 Oct, 2011
Hi Louise, I only got into gardedning this year and know next to nothing.
I have worked very hard to make a garden of sorts, but due to being part disabled I find it better to use containers and pots for my plants.
I have quite a collection of good sized Heuchera's which I will mulch and move to a sheltered spot.
I was not sure about the young plants I asked about, my gut feeling was that they were a bit young to survive outside over winter.
Rightly or not I will put them in an unheated conservatory over the winter, that way at least I have tried to protect them.
Only time will tell, fingers crossed, roll on next spring.
4 Oct, 2011
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Heucheras are pretty hardy. However, those are quite small and are in pots which would freeze easily. I'd be inclined to keep them indoors.
30 Sep, 2011