Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. 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 Jacksboro it's a good idea to determine when it's the best time to plant hamelia.

Planting Calendar for Hamelia

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

Since hamelia require warm weather it's important to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant hamelia in Jacksboro 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 hamelia and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your hamelia may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your hamelia indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Jacksboro. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Jacksboro is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Jacksboro there is a last frost after March 15 so be sure to be ready to protect your hamelia in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Jacksboro

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°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 15°F.

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