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[David Sim]

Hi

Pond in southern UK - when's the best time to re-introduce some of the
plants I've removed for the winter?

[Koi-lo]

"David Sim" > wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Pond in southern UK - when's the best time to re-introduce some of the
> plants I've removed for the winter?
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Since I'm in the USA I don't know what your weather is like there in the UK
so will make a general suggestion. We introduce our tropical or tender
plants after the last frost date for our area. Where I live in zone 6 that
is April 15th. I usually wait until the 20th to be on the safe side. Your
agriculture dept. should know your last frost date. Go by that.
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[sean mckinney]

David Sim Wrote:
> Hi
>
> Pond in southern UK - when's the best time to re-introduce some of the
> plants I've removed for the winter?

Why did you remove any in the first place, I am way North of you,
Belfast, and I havent ever removed plants, even thalia delbata which I
was told I should do and this is its 2nd or 3rd winter. The only plant
I would consider removing are tropical water lilies but I cant even
keep them in summer so winter isnt an issue.
I dont know when you should reintroduce them now that you have them
out, btw what plants are they?, but I believe as a general rule most
plants will be ok providing that the crown, growth point, doesnt
freeze, ie, it is below the bottom of any ice that will form.


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