How late can I plant for flowers this summer? Zone 8 / NC
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I wouldn't wait too much longer if you want to enjoy them for the summer. Mine are about 2-3 inches now and it takes 3-4 weeks for them to start coming up. I start mine in a raised garden bed then transplant them. I was sad the ones I planted last summer didn't come back. Maybe because of the harsh winter we had in NC. I lost other perennials as well. These are beautiful plants. Last year I planted them really late because I ordered them late. They still came up.
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I am Zone 5a, in western new york, and I planned mine after last spring frost, for me it was May 15th. So Spring planting definitely. By Labor Day they were over 6 feet tall.
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We planted ours in Modoc County of California at 4700' altitude...... high desert. I don't know about Carolina's climate, etc. but our area generally cools at night and is dry with summer temperatures about 90 degrees maximum in the day with most days at mid 80's.... or high 70's.. quite pleasant. You might try calling the Dirty Gardener's number (253-383-5014). I spoke with Jean and she was very helpful. I wish I had called before we planted..... we'd have done it differently and with greater success but even so, we're quite likely to use it again at our rental next door in the spring. I hope this is helpful. We planted ours in Modoc County of California at 4700' altitude...... high desert. I don't know about Carolina's climate, etc. but our area generally cools at night and is dry with summer temperatures about 90 degrees maximum in the day with most days at mid 80's.... or high 70's.. quite pleasant. You might try calling the Dirty Gardener's number (253-383-5014). I spoke with Jean and she was very helpful. I wish I had called before we planted..... we'd have done it differently and with greater success but even so, we're quite likely to use it again at our rental next door in the spring. I... » Read More We planted ours in Modoc County of California at 4700' altitude...... high desert. I don't know about Carolina's climate, etc. but our area generally cools at night and is dry with summer temperatures about 90 degrees maximum in the day with most days at mid 80's.... or high 70's.. quite pleasant. You might try calling the Dirty Gardener's number (253-383-5014). I spoke with Jean and she was very helpful. I wish I had called before we planted..... we'd have done it differently and with greater success but even so, we're quite likely to use it again at our rental next door in the spring. I hope this is helpful. « Show Less
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I don't know. We live in South Carolina and plant them in the spring and save the seeds from the flowers for spring replanting. My guess in warm climates that will not get a hard freeze they might do OK
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Maxibloom for flowering only...Kool Bloom for the final 3 weeks of flowering ONLY, and no more than reccommended, either. Disciontinue all fertilizers at least one week prior to harvest...I go a bit longer than that to ensure a proper flush.
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Zones 5-9. However mine is not doing well. Barely came back this year. Grew about 2 inches. No blooms.
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I plant mine in very early Spring...just as soon as the threat of frost has passed. Once they start to bloom, they will bloom until frost. When the seed heads pop, save the seeds and plant them the next Spring!
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Spring would be best if you live more in the north. I planted mine during summer. It is growing nicely, but no flowers yet. I will mulch and have it in a more sheltered area so it survives winter. Hopefully it will really take off next spring.
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For week 2-4 of flowering only. But if you are u are growing in soil save your money and get a YouTube recepie for a molasses / water mix.May your mm be the best!V
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I live in the high desert (4000 ft.) and I planted in the early summer. Nurseries who sell these or any plants should let customers know when to plant certain plants. If I still lived in Sacramento, Ca. I would have planted this in the spring. Good luck...
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My plants stay outside during the late spring, summer, and late fall here in North Carolina. They will have to be brought inside for the winter and do well with little to no attention. Less is more when it comes to watering.
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Crabgrass generally doesn't emerge in MA until the soil warms in June-July - I would apply this in the May-June timeframe. April is the time to apply broadleaf weed control fertilizers.
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I have two of these planters that have been outside (northern NJ, zone 6a) for most of the last two years without any problems. I plant them with bulbs, leave them outside until January, and then bring them into the basement until March to get the daffodils and tulips started early.
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I would wait until Spring or better yet Summer, when the nut sedge are visible. I did it in the late summer and it worked.
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We live in Austin tx and do not have snow(thank goodness) . During our summer months, it lasts about 1 month without new growth on roses. New growth must be sprayed as soon as they appear.
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When you don't have any more cold/frost at night. Here in Ct., I put my seedlings in end of April, beginning of May. It's a good head start on what you put in your garden.
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My crocus bulbs came up fine even tho' I am in zone 9a. No frost that year, so plant late and remove from ground a bit early. I hope that is meaningful to you.