How long can I keep the plants in the containers from the store???

[December99]

I bought some annuals last weekend (Memorial Day weekend) and I have a bit of my edging project to finish before I can plant what is left of the plants. How long do you think they will last in those tiny containers? I have been watering them daily.

[amid chaos]

They become root bound pretty quickly in those tiny pots.... I would take them out of full sun if they are in it so as not to stress them much more.
I'd love to see pictures of your project.

[December99]

ac...I'll try to get some pics taken this weekend before I get it finished. This past Sunday when I was working on it I thought I should have taken before and after pics like I'm doing on the inside of the house (hanging valances and curtains). We are having a huge bout of rain right now and I looked out this morning and I think I have to adjust some of the bricks - I think I put them too deep in and need to bring them up a bit. Dirt was flowing down toward and over the bricks.

[kathymc]

I had some left over from two weekends ago that didn't get planted till this last saturday. They look fine.

[DixieDreamer]

I have had plants in containers well over 2 weeks and they did just fine once in. The main issue is to keep them in semi shade and to water them often - as they are likely to be root bound and to dry out fast.

[The Mystery Machine]

Hey they will last alonnnnng time. Might I suggest that you fertilize them as well, that will keep them going strong.

[Sunfleur]

The key is to keep them watered. We grow them in those little packs and pots starting around mid-Feb. and they stay until they sell. Right now I have some very healthy plants that have been in the packs for months. Daily watering (sometimes 2-3 times), grooming, and occasional fertilizer will keep them happy and healthy.

[December99]

Thanks...I planted them this past weekend and they seem to be doing very well!!