When to Plant Salpiglossis in South Holland, IL

The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant salpiglossis in South Holland should be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Salpiglossis

Frost tolerance for salpiglossis: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After the last frost when the weather gets warmer.

You can not plant salpiglossis until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer because they are not cold tolerant.

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A good time to plant salpiglossis
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The earliest that you can plant salpiglossis in South Holland is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant salpiglossis and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your salpiglossis may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your salpiglossis indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on April 15 in South Holland. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -10°F.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for South Holland is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in South Holland there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are ready to protect your salpiglossis in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for South Holland

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)October 15
Lowest Expected Low-10°F
Highest Expected Low-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

Plants to Grow in South Holland

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