Are you growing dietes in South Carolina, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?
Getting your Dietes to bloom is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Dietes have a small window when they bloom and still look great.
So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for dietes to bloom in South Carolina:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Dietes, Check Out This GUIDE!
When Do Dietes Bloom in South Carolina?
As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when dietes will bloom: where your dietes are planted & weather (time).
Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Dietes Are Planted!!!
When your dietes will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden
In general, expect the following:
- If a dietes is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
- If a dietes is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
- If a dietes is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.
South Carolina Last & First Frost Dates
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in South Carolina. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Bloom Time Depends on the weather!
In general, dietes will bloom:
- 120 to 180 days (4 to 6 months) after starting dietes from seed
- 14 days after planting dietes in your yard
If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in South Carolina, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
