Will annuals last all winter and next summer if they are brought in and put under A sun lamp.?

Answer 1

Two that will survive like that are geraniums (which could also be considered a houseplants) and petunias. If by "sun lamp" you mean one that emits blue light and is normally used for indoor plants, that is fine. But if you mean a sun lamp that people use to get a sun tan indoors, that is not appropriate for plants whatsoever. Both geraniums and petunias like sun but I would really watch them by a window with a southern exposure. Otherwise, I would place the plants as near to the window as possible. Fertilize sparingly during the winter and don't overwater but watch for drying out as well. Remove dead leaves and continue to deadhead old flower buds and heads to promote further blooming. If your petunia got sort of leggy during the fall or summer, I would trim it back before bringing it inside for the winter.

Answer 2

Living in zone 5 (southern Michigan) I have tried this in an attempt to be frugal, with suprising results. I have found that some annuals do very well being brought in for the winter. For several years, I have brought in my potted geraniums. In the fall, leave them out until the weather begins to turn BUT NOT FROST. Cut them back quite a bit, put them in a filtered light area, and do not fertilize. Around January 15th or so, begin watering more often, fertilizing and bring them into a sunny window. By April or so, the will be beautiful again, sometimes even ready to bloom. At this point put them out for the sunny afternoons, taking in at night while there is still a danger of frost. I have had the same geraniums for about 6 years, and they are huge. I've had to repot them several times. This does not work with all annuals (also has worked well with Lantana, but no such luck with impatiens or fuschias)

Answer 3

I don't think you need to place them under a lamp. Just bring them inside and care for them like any other houseplant and they will survive. I think they need to "rest" for the winter, so I wouldn't fertilze or do anything to promote growth and flowering. Just provide them with a little bit of water occasionally, so they don't die, and they should be ready to be replanted into the ground in the spring, after the last frost.

Answer 4

Do NOT place them under a sun lamp! That emits heavy UV, and plants do not like uv any more than we do..Place them in a window that faces south..that is all they need, keep damp and they will do just fine. place back outdoors in the late spring after danger of frost has passed...OR scrap them and buy new ones next spring. Good luck

Answer 5

Not sure what you have, but annuals basically mean one growing season
( 6-8 months ) and they are gone. You can go through the time and trouble
of saving them but unless you have something really special, why.? If it's
that special, save the seeds and start anew next growing season. Anyway,
whatever route you take, enjoy your flowers.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

My wife who knows everthing:). says it's cheaper tojust buy new plants. I fyou have aplace to put them where it's safe to use sun lamps theyshould do ok. How eve ryou ned otbe by a window where they can get direct sunlight when posible,and really water them just right.
Plants like us need so much sunlight:)

Answer 8

annuals are considered short term plants but many are wonderful at reseeding themselves. let go through their natural life-cycle and you may be surprised next year. or you may want to collect the seeds for later.

Answer 9

They should but you want to make sure they do not get too much light. Also they may dry out a lot quicker that way. Just make sure they are watered well and fed.