FreshAirSunshine
Shohin
I recently decided to give a larger lilac (Edward J Gardner) from a local nursery a shot at life. It was very cheap as it had suffered immensely during the drought. I’m wondering if there’s anything to be done going into winter here to try and give it an energy boost.
It right now has no leaves due to the damage. Right now it’s still trying to establish some new ones after I had chopped it back and trimmed off desiccated roots.
I’m debating what’s best - bring it indoors to delay winterizing a couple months then slowly transition out, insulating it a bit extra outside and with a heat pad in the hopes it can become energy positive for a bit before winter sets in, or just leaving it out with some insulation (fleece) against the wall of the building and/or in my cold frame.
It’s a Hail Mary type of plant but I’m OK with every result short of straight plant death (tbh OK with that too but don’t tell it). If it does back to the base or three main trunks I’d be delighted to have those alive come spring.
Thoughts appreciated.
It right now has no leaves due to the damage. Right now it’s still trying to establish some new ones after I had chopped it back and trimmed off desiccated roots.
I’m debating what’s best - bring it indoors to delay winterizing a couple months then slowly transition out, insulating it a bit extra outside and with a heat pad in the hopes it can become energy positive for a bit before winter sets in, or just leaving it out with some insulation (fleece) against the wall of the building and/or in my cold frame.
It’s a Hail Mary type of plant but I’m OK with every result short of straight plant death (tbh OK with that too but don’t tell it). If it does back to the base or three main trunks I’d be delighted to have those alive come spring.
Thoughts appreciated.
