I have grown some echiums from seed in pots. They are healthy and about 6-8 inch tall. Rather than plant them out now why dont i leave them in the pots in the shed (with natural light) and plant them out after the last frost. Surely this will improve there chances of survival through the winter and get them off to a better start. I am in Worcestershire. Thanks so much for your help.
Hi Chris, yes I would agree with that. Here on the south coast, we are right on the limit of their ability to survive without protection so I would recommend a protected environment where you are. You may need to bring them somewhere warmer if it starts to drop below -2 Celsius. Simon
Have you tried flower pot on top 2 lots of fleece 2 x 30 gsm clear wheelie bin liner netting when hold in down by tying wire or string I did this last month Minus 5 no damage on all 8 to flower 2024 Height 3 to 5 foot. Plastic bag sweats and rots the growing tip.
Thanks for sharing this technique Stu, that's great information. I just checked over my echium crowns yesterday and found another couple of caterpillars! I hope you don't have that issue where you are. Kind regards Simon
I live in north of France and been trying to grow those Echiumfor 3 years now …even protecting them with covers during winter they all died 😢….got them from my mum s garden in Britanny near English Channel islands and she succeed to get some and protect them over winter ❄️…..but definitely a no go in north of France …..
Hi Nathaniel, sadly, you don't have the cold protection of the Gulf stream as we do on the south and west of the UK. However, there is something you can do. Grow them in a large container and bring them in under protection over the winter, so that temps don't go below 3 Celsius. They can take -3 to -5 for short periods but its best to try and avoid it to protect the single flower spike. Assuming they are big enough to flower in the second year, they can be planted out as they die after flowering beforethe following winter arrives. Simon
I have grown some echiums from seed in pots. They are healthy and about 6-8 inch tall. Rather than plant them out now why dont i leave them in the pots in the shed (with natural light) and plant them out after the last frost. Surely this will improve there chances of survival through the winter and get them off to a better start. I am in Worcestershire. Thanks so much for your help.
Hi Chris, yes I would agree with that. Here on the south coast, we are right on the limit of their ability to survive without protection so I would recommend a protected environment where you are. You may need to bring them somewhere warmer if it starts to drop below -2 Celsius. Simon
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Thank you Malik. Simon
Have you tried flower pot on top 2 lots of fleece 2 x 30 gsm clear wheelie bin liner netting when hold in down by tying wire or string I did this last month Minus 5 no damage on all 8 to flower 2024 Height 3 to 5 foot. Plastic bag sweats and rots the growing tip.
Thanks for sharing this technique Stu, that's great information. I just checked over my echium crowns yesterday and found another couple of caterpillars! I hope you don't have that issue where you are. Kind regards Simon
I live in north of France and been trying to grow those Echiumfor 3 years now …even protecting them with covers during winter they all died 😢….got them from my mum s garden in Britanny near English Channel islands and she succeed to get some and protect them over winter ❄️…..but definitely a no go in north of France …..
Hi Nathaniel, sadly, you don't have the cold protection of the Gulf stream as we do on the south and west of the UK. However, there is something you can do. Grow them in a large container and bring them in under protection over the winter, so that temps don't go below 3 Celsius. They can take -3 to -5 for short periods but its best to try and avoid it to protect the single flower spike. Assuming they are big enough to flower in the second year, they can be planted out as they die after flowering beforethe following winter arrives. Simon
Great video, I subscribed, BTW I also have a small gardening channel! 🌱🌱
Good luck with your channel, I couldn't get your thumb nail to link back to your homepage. But I wish you all the best for the upcoming season. Simon