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Post by lily on Sept 26, 2007 20:21:40 GMT
I bought a Bougainvillea at Hampton Court this year and it has done really well, in fact coming back from hols it's having a second mini flush.
The guy I bought it from said to treat as a pelargonium and 'I won't go wrong'.
It needs to be frost free in winter (2-3c) and I can do that as I have a couple of those 'lean-to' plastic mini greenhouse thingybobs.
Thing is, one is on a south facing garage wall, so it will get more sunlight but won't be as warm (though I have a little parafin heater if it should get really cold). In Twickers it rarely gets much below freezing and closed up I'd be surprised if it did anyway, though the way this summer has gone who knows?
The other is on a north facing wall against the house, so will be a tad warmer but won't get the sunlight.
If you grow pelargoniums, which would you opt for?
Thanks for any help.
xxx
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Post by Lord L on Sept 27, 2007 4:13:19 GMT
I bought a Bougainvillea at Hampton Court this year and it has done really well, in fact coming back from hols it's having a second mini flush.
The guy I bought it from said to treat as a pelargonium and 'I won't go wrong'.
It needs to be frost free in winter (2-3c) and I can do that as I have a couple of those 'lean-to' plastic mini greenhouse thingybobs.
Thing is, one is on a south facing garage wall, so it will get more sunlight but won't be as warm (though I have a little parafin heater if it should get really cold). In Twickers it rarely gets much below freezing and closed up I'd be surprised if it did anyway, though the way this summer has gone who knows?
The other is on a north facing wall against the house, so will be a tad warmer but won't get the sunlight.
If you grow pelargoniums, which would you opt for?
Thanks for any help.
xxx I think I'd go for the cooler but south-facing. The extra light would, I think, outweigh the slight benefits of a little bit more warmth. And use the heaters if it threatens to get really cold. As you say, it is not likely to get VERY cold in Twickenham, but with weather doing odd things, you could get anything happening. I don't think Polar Bears eat Bouganvillea, though. Don't forget that it will still need ventilation - so keep the windows/doors open as much as possible. |
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Post by lily on Sept 27, 2007 12:42:10 GMT
I bought a Bougainvillea at Hampton Court this year and it has done really well, in fact coming back from hols it's having a second mini flush.
The guy I bought it from said to treat as a pelargonium and 'I won't go wrong'.
It needs to be frost free in winter (2-3c) and I can do that as I have a couple of those 'lean-to' plastic mini greenhouse thingybobs.
Thing is, one is on a south facing garage wall, so it will get more sunlight but won't be as warm (though I have a little parafin heater if it should get really cold). In Twickers it rarely gets much below freezing and closed up I'd be surprised if it did anyway, though the way this summer has gone who knows?
The other is on a north facing wall against the house, so will be a tad warmer but won't get the sunlight.
If you grow pelargoniums, which would you opt for?
Thanks for any help.
xxx I think I'd go for the cooler but south-facing. The extra light would, I think, outweigh the slight benefits of a little bit more warmth. And use the heaters if it threatens to get really cold. As you say, it is not likely to get VERY cold in Twickenham, but with weather doing odd things, you could get anything happening. I don't think Polar Bears eat Bouganvillea, though. Don't forget that it will still need ventilation - so keep the windows/doors open as much as possible.
I will keep an eye out for those Polar Bears!
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Post by Fi on Sept 27, 2007 13:03:43 GMT
Arm yourself with a roll of bubblewrap - it's not just handy for wrapping delicate items, but can also be used as an extra layer of protection if half hardy plants need one.
............ and it's great to pop!
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Post by lily on Sept 27, 2007 17:26:12 GMT
Arm yourself with a roll of bubblewrap - it's not just handy for wrapping delicate items, but can also be used as an extra layer of protection if half hardy plants need one.
............ and it's great to pop!
xxx |
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Post by Fi on Sept 27, 2007 22:16:05 GMT
Arm yourself with a roll of bubblewrap - it's not just handy for wrapping delicate items, but can also be used as an extra layer of protection if half hardy plants need one.
............ and it's great to pop!
xxx
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