"John Hall" wrote in message
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In message , Brac
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Here in NE Suffolk,

The grass is growing full-speed-ahead and it badly needs cutting.
Though we have had a couple of ground frosts and a dusting of snow, the
dahlias are intact and preparing new flowers.
One of the begonias thinks it is spring and has began growing like crazy.
Assorted other plants have flowered a second time when they should have
waited until 2016.

It's unheard of since autumn 2014, which was also hyper mild.

Brac


I'm no horticulturalist, but I suspect that here in Surrey last weekend's
frosts were sharp enough to put an abrupt stop to most growth.

Hi John, in my experience you need two sub -2C nights to do a proper job. Up
here it is the wind and lashing rain that gives most plants a hammering from
October onwards. Frost and snow then wipe the tender ones completely out.
All my half hardys are now safely inside the conservatory. Tenders I don't
bother with trying to over-winter. Hardies stay out to take their chances.

Will
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