Race against time to flower
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Mike P
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Race against time to flower
Being too large for any of the greenhouses now I decided to bed out this Aloe (arborescens?) at the allotment. As you can see it loved the Spring and summer and is now looking to flower......don’t think this is hardy so unless I build it a mini greenhouse I guess it is doomed. Even then would the cold see it off?
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Re: Race against time to flower
Paul in Essex will let you know your chances...
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Re: Race against time to flower
It entirely depends upon what sort of winter we have. If it is the same as last year then I imagine it will be fine. These are Ok down to approx -3 or - 5C, maybe a bit lower if kept dry somehow.
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Mike P
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Re: Race against time to flower
It’s been in the unheated greenhouse at the allotment for some years and has been fine but they have been relatively mild recently. I checked again and I could fit it in horizontally under the staging so it might get a reprieve!
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Re: Race against time to flower
In my experience it is not so cold tender. I have them in my greenhouse all winter. DRY 
So I think if you can provide a rain shelter and good drainage, it should be fine.
Good luck and keep us posted.
So I think if you can provide a rain shelter and good drainage, it should be fine.
Good luck and keep us posted.
