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wintering over brugs?

21 years ago

Have been reading the forum but don't see any info about wintering over the plants. I ordered a large Frosty Pink from Jungs and it is now about 4 ft. and has 6 buds which I hope will open before we get a freeze. Plan to bring it into a cool greenhouse where I keep my many hibiscus trees. I cut them back to the trunk removing all leaves before bringing them in. How do I prepare the brug for winter. Any help greatly appreciated. Mary

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Judithw
21 years ago
Read the FAQs for this forum---it's got a lot of info on overwintering them.
Baylady
21 years ago
Here in coastal Virginia I've overwintered one Jamaica Yellow pretty successfully. It comes back from the heavily mulched root every year but doesn't grow much above 5 feet before the frost comes. Blooms are few, also...
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Baylady
21 years ago
Just remembered one of the best threads going on this subject - check out the 'bucket o brugs' thread for great tips and pics on overwintering these plants.
Good Luck,
LU

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