One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Carson it's possible to figure out when it's possible to plant dipladenia.

Planting Calendar for Dipladenia

Frost tolerance for dipladenia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Dipladenia do not do well in cold weather which means that it is necessary to wait until it warms up after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant dipladenia in Carson is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant dipladenia and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your dipladenia may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your dipladenia indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Carson. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 35°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Carson may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Carson it frosts late in the year after January 31 be ready to protect your dipladenia if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Carson

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	35°F
Highest Expected Low	40°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 35°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 40°F.

Plants to Grow in Carson

You may be interested in your other planting guides for Carson.