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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 2, 2011
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    You can, but you need to treat your container garden as though you are gardening 1 zone lower than your current zone. So, for example, if you are in zone 5, you will need to treat your garden as though you live in zone 4. And should only expect plants that are suitable for zone 4 and higher to survive in the pots.

    The reason for this is that without the insulation of the ground, the plant's roots are exposed to the elements more and experience weather as though it were colder than it is.

    You can help ensure that your plants will survive the winter by placing them in a sheltered location when storing them for the winter. This can be against the foundation or wall of your house. Also covering the plants and pots with leaves or straw will further help to insulate them.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 5, 2012
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    The following Heather (Calluna vulgaris) varieties are suitable in zones 5-7 and will work fine where you are: Firefly, Spring Torch, Winter Chocolate, Velvet Fascination

    These Heath varieties will also work: Winter heath (Erica carnea), Williams heath (E. x williamsii ), Bell heath (E. cinerea 'Velvet Night')

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 30, 2012
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    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/heather/growing-heather.htm

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    August 29, 2013
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    The fibrous mat won't need to be moved. This article should help: http://www.gallowayheathers.com/heather-planting-instructions.asp

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 25, 2014
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    Let's start with an article on growing heather: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/heather/growing-heather.htm
    For the dead one, gently cut away as much of the dead part as possible. Pull it out of the pot, spread the roots gently away from the soil, and cut away dead roots that you see, also. Then go ahead and plant it. It may not live, but then again it may. With plants it's often "nothing ventured, nothing gained."

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2015
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    If they flowered before, then they may simply be in need of some phosphorus, which could have become depleted. Most difficulties with this plant can usually be attributed to the soil.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 25, 2015
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    They should be cut back just after flowering.

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