Timing in Spring is everything
It happens every year, and recent weather swings have certainly exacerbated the problem. When we get 20 degrees C weather in late March and April, many folks who are hungry for early floral colour and fresh food from the garden are equally anxious to get everything growing. But not “everything” can tolerate April’s fickle weather patterns. Making matters worse, most garden retailers of any size are putting tender plants on their shelves … mostly because of consumers’ requests.
In the colour department, a little strategy goes a long way. For containers, establish your anchor or focal plants as a permanent feature and then accessorize with cool-loving colour until late May when you can swap them out for heat lovers. Today, there is an array of beautiful plants that look stunning used as focal pieces.
Many Proven Winners nemesias, such as Sunsatia “Cranberry” and Juicy Fruits “Kumquat” and “Cherries on Ice,” are resilient in cool temperatures and are also somewhat heat-tolerant. They will really spice up your colour at this time of year. Most of these plants will tolerate a light frost, but depending upon where you live in the province, keep one eye on the night temperatures. If the temperature drops below -4C, use a protective cover such as the white N-Sulate cloth.
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