When should I remove from my flower boxes to plant fall flowers?

I live in CT…zone 6. I wanted to know when I can switch my planters from Portulaca flowers to possibly Mums that will be more hearty through the furst frost. I thought of bringing them in but orher answers say they are annual. Please help!

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/03/2019 @ 10:29 am

The general consensus is to plant them as soon as you get them. Usually August will be fine for a fall planting, but you can go a little later.

Most are annuals, and won’t do well indoors anyway. They should be restarted once or twice per year to look their best.

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