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Author Message   Everybodylies  Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 07:14 am EST :    I'm going to be lining the front stairs with pots of Vincas this year. Is it too early??? Thanks! Everybodylies - Wisconsin, Fox River Valley, Zone "4 "   Plantindude  My Garden Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 08:08 am EST :    I guess it would depend on your annual frost date,but considering your going to container grow them just be watchful of late season frost or freezes and cover or move them to a protected area if you get one. ....Mike Plantindude - Ohio, Zone "5"   Plantynut  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Journal My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 05:35 am EST :    The garden centers are notorious for selling tender plants before they can actually tolerate outdoor temps. I would wait until your last frost date. Vinca grows and fills in fast. It will look very pretty. Plantynut - New York, Zone " 7"   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 06:28 am EST :    Hey there. I'm in your zones, just south of you actually. I have all of my containers out, including my tropical plants and tender annuals. Most annuals can tolerate temps above 40 at night. I noticed I have one 36 degree night this week, but the rest of the lows are 40's or higher. Our last frost date is May 10th. You should be safe to plant them now, but keep a watch on the overnight lows. If they dip below 40, simply pull your containers in the front door, or cover them with a tarp or cloth overnight, promptly removing it when the sun comes up. I hope it turns out lovely. Have a great day! Jamie Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"   Periwinkle  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 05:47 pm EST :    I just had to post here. I don't think we've had 3 cheeseheads posting at once. Denise--Northern Wisconsin, Z3b   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 02:44 pm EST :    :) Very cool. Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"   Everybodylies  Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 09:08 pm EST :    How cool is that. I am soooo excited to buy my 1st Vinca's. I only hope I can make them look like I see in pictures (bushy with lots of flowers). I will definitely watch the night time temps but today it was 65 degrees!! I just couldn't hold off any longer! Any advice on keeping them nice looking would be appreciated. Thanks Everybodylies - Wisconsin, Fox River Valley, Zone "4 "   Ilovemygarden  My Garden Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:12 am EST :    Regular pinching of the spent blooms will keep the blooms coming, and allow you keep the plants your desired bushy shape. You can purposely pinch the side of the plant to your desired shape as the plant grows, too. Most annual plants' only purpose is to reseed itself, so if you let the blooms stay on the plant and turn into seeds, the plant will think it's lifespan is complete, and begin to fade. I find deadheading helps me keep my annuals pumping all year long. I also like to give my annuals "bloom burst" a fertilizer you can find anywhere (even Walmart) for only $5 or less. I use every 3 weeks or so. They don't like wet feet, so don't over water; let the soil dry a bit before you pump more water in the pots. I find with vinca and impatiens when you let them dry just a tad they pump out serious blooms. I don't know if this is just my imagination. :) I wish you many happy gardening adventures! Jamie Ilovemygarden - Wisconsin, Zone "5a/4b"

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