Flower shops are overflowing with a variety of potted outdoor plants. Primroses are especially popular. Their flowers come in a variety of sizes and colors. But how can such beauty be preserved? Can the plant survive outdoors?
Primroses are typically offered to buyers from early March to mid-April. To preserve the plant before transplanting it outdoors, it first needs to be repotted, removing the roots from the potting soil.
The fact is, lush blooms are achieved by applying massive amounts of fertilizer, usually phosphates. Primroses thrive in nursery conditions, with a constant temperature and the right humidity, but when conditions change, they begin to get sick and die.
Fertilizer burns the roots. Once the plant finishes blooming, it's impossible to save it. Therefore, immediate repotting is necessary. It's worth noting that this will result in a loss of ornamental value. The adaptation period takes about a month. The primrose may bloom again in a new location after acclimatization.
If it's possible to plant the flower in a greenhouse, that's the best option. It doesn't require excessively warm conditions, and a light frost before planting outdoors isn't a problem.
Stages of proper transplantation
- Water the plant and leave it for an hour.
- Remove from the pot and carefully disassemble the roots, removing all the soil.
- Rinse the roots in water to remove the maximum amount of harmful fertilizer.
- Plant in soil and water thoroughly.
- During the first week, try to water daily.
- Once the temperature has become consistently above zero, primroses can be planted in the flowerbed.
In open ground, flowers may experience some initial illnesses, but this won't affect their future health. Fertilizing these plants is best done 1.5-2 months after repotting.
This way, you can preserve the magnificent flowers that are intended for outdoor cultivation.
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