Do I cut them back before bring them to the basement? Can I root the cuttings this late? Any info would be great. Last year, my first winter with them, turned out ok. Some stalks appears soft but after getting the sunshine and nice spring days they perked up.
Kathy
How do I overwinter my Brugs?
I don't know where Pearisburg is but if the ground freezes at all you should dig your Burg (s) up and pot inside for over Wintering. If you are going to risk leaving in ground then you will need to mulch heavily (several inches) with Pine Straw (Pine Needles) and I also cover as an extra measure and I am south of you. Cuttings can be rooted almost anytime of year. I think it works best in water while in warm room but many people do this different ways. Some kinds of Brugs do not like water (Culebra apparently) so would need to be rooted in soil. Soft stalks are a sign of rotting--plus there will be a smell that is less than pleasant. Bonnie
yes you will need to dig them up or if they are too large take cuttings, you can let them root then plant in pots over winter and they will be good size for next summer. I rooted cuttings all last winter, if you root in water put a toothpick in the bottom to keep if off the bottom of container, helps to keep from rotting, makes a good pastime on nast days *LOL*
Doris
Dig up your favs, and, or put your cuttings in a bubbler, doesn't take much space or heat. There are lots of bubbler threads - maybe someone will come along to give you a site. Good Luck!!!
Sounds like you did good last year Kathy ;-)
Just do what works for you.
Cuttings can easily be kept almost dormant in a glass jar with a couple inches of water , in a cool room near a window.
The warmer it is the easier they rot over winter.
I keep mine around 50 - 60 degrees.
I learned this from Monika. She has a thread on this subject . Monika keeps hundreds of cuttings this way every year.
Just be sure to clean the jar and change the water when needed.
Oh, I didn't really make it clear that all my Brugs are in pots and I put them in the basement last year. Sorry. But do I cut them back before they hit the basement of just let them go as they are and let the leaves fall off in the basement? I have a few stalks in water now but I'll remove them and try root horemone next.
So basically, do I cut them back ? Or will that hurt next years growth?
Try not to cut below the Y . It will take longer for flowers to start next season.
Below the Y is the growing region, the Y starts the flowering region of the plant.
I don't have to cut them back at all, unless it's helpful to the Brug.
Then don't because you'll prolly get some die-back anyway that gets trimmed off after you bring them back out.
I would remove the foliage tho do discourage insects.
Commonly I cut back leaving about 4 to 6 nodes on each branch above the ' Y '
That's what I'll do Scooter. Thanks! They are about ready to come inside. Frost hits around Oct 14