Stocks

I have some stocks which I received as plug plants a couple of weeks ago so they are still very small. What would be the best way to keep them over the winter? Can they be planted out this year or should they be kept in pots? Many thanks.

 

can ask do you mean wall flowers ?

 

No, stocks. Plug plants from Thompson & Morgan.

 

I have some Stocks in a trough out front which flowered all through last winter (and are still going). However, they are in a sheltered position against the wall and we had a very mild winter, so whether they would have managed quite so well otherwise I'm not sure.

 

Hi this is what it says on the T&M site

Pot up stock plug plants and grow them on in frost free conditions, for transplanting into borders, beds and containers later on. When all risk of frost has passed and plants are well grown, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Plant stocks outdoors in a sheltered position in any well drained soil in full sun.