Now is fine. I'd bring them back inside if a hard freeze threatens, and don't give them direct sun yet.

I just started hardening off 5-6 dozen rooted cuttings and bareroot divisions of:

Salix alba 'Britzensis'
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Salix matsudana 'Scarlet Curls'
Hydrangea aborescens 'Annabelle'
Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Flame'
Dwarf Spiraea, Lime Leaf (no ID yet)
Hamamelis vernalis, Vernal Witch Hazel,
Red Twig Dogwood (no ID yet)
Viburnum dentatum

They're all in either pots, or plant bands. They spent a few weeks inside at 60°F first. Since they've been in the carport, it's gotten down to 34°F and up to 55°F. The carport protects them against strong wind and direct sun. They look like they're doing fine, and continuing to sprout.

Next step will be out where they can get direct morning sun, and some light rain. After a few weeks of that (and after I finsih preparing planting locations) they're going into the ground. I may keep a few of them in containers, but most are earth-bound.

Thanks Donn! I wonder why I never get email notification on any other forum then the WS forum?! I'm glad I checked in this morning :)

It should be rainy and cloudy until monday, so I guess now is a good time.

Vera

Vera..do you check the box for email notification when you start a thread? I frequently forget to check it.