Kerria cuttings ....

I took some cuttings of kerria in early summer (actually knocked somebody's door and asked if I could take some slips which were poking through the fence) and two have taken and are putting out young leaves. They are currently in the greenhouse in a small pot. What I am wondering is whether I should plant them outside while the soil is warm and let them get settled in before the cold weather. Alternatively, should I keep them in the greenhouse although it isnt heated, only a plastic covered one which is great for summer crops but not to overwinter things.

Advice would be appreciated.

S

 

Thanks Marley Farley. I will find a nice nursery spot for them.

S

 

The shock of planting them out when they are nothing more than rooted cuttings could kill them off. I would suggest, if roots are poking out of the bottom of the pot, then repot them separately, Once they are young PLANTS as opposed to ROOTED CUTTINGS then you should plant them out. So maybe another 3 or 4 weeks.

 

I agree with Dai