Out of hibernation

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  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Although the weathers not that good I though it was time I dug a few things out that have been overwintering in the garage.
    I started with the amarylis, (hippeastrum), they have become congested in their 12in pots, so I decided to repot.
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    This came out of one pot.
    So I repotted the biggest

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    That left me with this lot, any ideas as to what to do with them
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    I also have a Musa Sikkimensis that has been left bone dry all winter, its started growing, so needed to come out,

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    Its in a 14in pot and needs planting out, which I intend doing in a month or so.
    Its been growing roots all winter and pushing out the pot.
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  2. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    That's keeping you busy, I wish I had somewhere to plant out. How about planting the Amarylis around the Musa base, take their chances outside. [​IMG]
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Must admit that has crossed my mind, plant them deep and mulch in the winter. ;)
     
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    Well, what do you have to lose, Pete? You still have your back up plants in the pots.
     
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    Id have thought that the Siki would get through winter outside for you in Kent?
     
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    My Siki stays out all year it's in the ground with a bit of fleece around it, which will come off soon.
     
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