Bedding Plants

[rockyracoon]

Do you think it's too early to plant them out? Just north of London.

[Rockrose]

I planted all mine last week and they are doing fine

[diddlydo]

Yes!

[rockyracoon]

Hmmm, might give it a whirl then. Just worried about a bit of overnight frost. I remember I nearly lost a load of spuds at the end of May due to a particularly cold night.

[Maydup]

Yes I think its too early. I shall leave mine until later in the month. (Norfolk) The nights are a bit cold and the plants are so bright and healthy in my plastic greenhouse, it seems a shame to risk it.

[rockyracoon]

Conflicting views.
I might put half out, and see.

[maggiebee]

Maybe give it another couple of weeks just to be on the safe side?

[Maydup]

Wait until Monty Don tells us to put them out!!

[Eleena]

What plants are they maggie? Just curious.

[rockyracoon]

Lobelia and Bacopa

[Rockrose]

Lobelia is one of the ones I have put out and we have had a mild frost since and they have been okay

[TonyV]

You could pot them on so they are growing, then plant out in early May

[EDDIE51]

tony. We are already well into the second week of May ! Its soon going to be too late , never mind 'early' !

[Smowball]

Personally I’d put them out and I’m also Greater London.

[Maydup]

RHS On Bedding Plants

Quick facts

Suitable for Bedding plants
Timing Plant out in late May/June and September/October
Difficulty Easy to moderate

[Old_Geezer]

One thing I've learn this year, some species tolerate more than others.
Unsure you can get a definitive answer.

[corylus]

Watch the local councils planting on roundabouts and verges, then follow their example. So my father always said!!!

[rockyracoon]

Thanks all. I'll give it another week.