My seeds have sprouted - indoors. Can I plant these outdoors under cover, or are they cold sensitive?

Sounds like they like cool weather.
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But if they sprouted indoors, I don't know. You won't really have much of a chance to harden off...Nights are supposed to be in the 20s here this weekend... If your forecast is the same you might want to wait until after this cold snap?

Karen

I brought in some planting mix to warm up. I think I'll keep them in for a bit.

Thanks for your input.

BTW - that's where I bought the seeds and they sprouted in two days, which was much quicker than I thought they would.

Since they are a bi-annual, I would keep them indoors until May with hopes that they will form flower buds the 1st year.

Sounds good. They probably won't like our summertime heat, but I wanted to try them - they're so pretty!

So, how are your plants doing, chelle?

These died.

I don't know if was from cold or rot, it may have been a combination of both.

I may start more seeds for possible fall bloom - will have to see if time presents itself for it. That's the hardest part right?

I mentioned somewhere else that they seem to prefer being in the ground (I mulched mine last winter) and in partial shade. I was amazed and gratified when the little rascal came up this year! The ones in raised beds and containers all tanked.