Inspired by Jjacqjob - How late in the season have you planted perennials?

[Snowwark]

Can you remember the latest you planted a perennial? Was it October, November, maybe even December? Was it successful?

Has anyone ever planted a live Christmas tree?

Inquiring minds want to know.......

 

[amid chaos]

I put some baby hostas in last weekend and my sister uses a live tree every year.

 

[marydmjj]

I've never planted a live Christmas tree but have often thought about giving it a try. Maybe when my children are a little bigger

I've also wondered how late you can plant a perennial. I suppose it depends on what the weather is doing in your area. I have a bunch of bulbs to still plant but we've had frost for almost a week straight. It's supposed to warm up a bit this week so hopefully I will get them in.

 

[marlasmom]

I don't know about Florida. Just yesterday I planted a camellia and a lemon tree as well as an alamanda that has been sitting in a pot.

In New Hampshire, which is more to the point, I tried to get them in the ground in September to get a little root growth before frost. Amid is in a different climate than NH. The later you plant tulips the better. Daffodils go in first.

 

[DebºoºS]

November is as late as I've planted perennials here in the Northeast. We have planted Christmas trees a few times. They all grew to be great big beautiful trees. We (huh, that's DH not moi) dig the whole before the ground freezes,keep it in the house for a short time and refrain from using too many lights. Might again this year. Better get digging

 

[Jjacqjob]

Well, the warm weather this weekend sent me back to the nurseries.. I'll keep being inspired and digging 'til that shovel doesn't go in anymore!!!!!

Jacquie ::

 

[DixieDreamer]

I have planted bulbs in November.. but I generally do not plant during the fall. I am too busy putting the gardens to bed for the winter. Cleaning up dead foilage, weeding, adding compost, and protecting the more vulnerable plants.