I purchased four rose bushes from Big Lots a week ago. One red, one pink, one white and the last yellow. They were nothing but sticks. I hoped to plant them soon outside and was going to follow all the directions about cutting this back and nipping that to ensure that they grow healthy. Well. After sitting there on my kitchen counter, they began to grow! No soil...no extra water...in their store packaging. :O
Now I'm faced with a dilemma. The packaging says they can last through the frost if the soil is so high around the juncture point in the plant. Do I dare? Should I play it safe and plant them indoors waiting until it warms more and then move them outside. This second option, although obviously safer is more expensive...and twice the work. :p We know how I love that. Not. But how long can they last now that they are growing in their original packing?
I'm putting this on the blog for gardening advice as I am a total novice! :D Please pipe in with your ideas and knowledge it is greatly appreciated.
2 comments:
It won't hurt to let them grow inside for at least another month. They will continue to grow and if the soil stays moist you don't even need to water them. Just let them get the sunlight. Before you plant them outside they need to be set outdoors during the day for at least a week to get used to the difference in temperature. They will still have to be covered at night for awhile once they are planted. (Till after the last freezing) Mom Conn
Thanks Mom! I knew you would know.
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