This year, it doesn’t get very cold, so I was having trouble figuring out when to prune the plants to survive the winter.
In the end, I put the scissors in on January 2nd of the new year, so I’ll write about the process this time.

First up is Chocolate Cosmos “Akatonbo” Awayuki.
Even though they were on the verge of withering due to the lowest temperatures, they were still budding and blooming.

I couldn’t cut it because it was so healthy and cute, but I decided to take the plunge and let the bulb rest soon.
I searched for information on the internet and found that it’s best to cut it after it withers.
It can’t be helped because it hasn’t dried up by now. I have to give up on this one.

That’s why I left 5cm above the ground. It’s hard to see, but that’s the bar in the center.

It seems that chocolate cosmos needs watering even during the winter,
I planted a random princess clover and ester so I wouldn’t forget, and inserted bellflowers and violas that were no longer needed due to pruning.
Princess Clover aims to draw nitrogen into the soil and create aggregate structure in the soil through rhizobia.
They all seem to be taking root, but they’re not getting big.
I’m lonely so I hope something blooms.

Next up is Petit Dahlia “Humming Bronze” Eternity.
I bought a cutout last fall, and although it didn’t flower, it was growing very vigorously.
I’ve just planted it, so this year I’m planning to let it pass the winter without digging it up.

According to research on the internet (at my own risk), I recommend cutting back on watering in the fall and waiting for the plants to wither before pruning.
So, I held back, but it didn’t dry up at all, and it took about a month and a half. It finally looked like this.

I thought it was enough and left 5cm above the ground.

I researched this on the internet and it said that I shouldn’t water it until spring, so I didn’t plant anything.
It’s been over 10 days since I cut it, but when I pulled it out, it had roots and seems to be doing well.
I hope it will survive the winter successfully.

I couldn’t find a proper (?) way to raise either of them, so I made a decision based on a lot of information on the internet.
But for everyone? There is no one way to raise a child that is suitable for all environments.
I’m going to proceed with this at my own risk.

I guess I’ll be able to find out the answer in two months. Let’s look forward to it.