How big are they? I have some seedlings of lupins and Aquilegia which I shall keep in a coldframe or under glass until the spring. They're in small pots and they'll stay in them as I don't expect much growth in the winter months. If the temperature drops below freezing, I shall cover them with fleece. Don't over-water them, only water if they look as though they need it.

I have lots of aquilegia seedlings in the ground - self-sown. I shan't do anything to them. In pots they're more vulnerable to the cold.

I asked virtually the same question earlier today ... just scroll back through previous qustions to see the helpful replies I received.

I wouldn't plant out seedlings now though, Beattie. I don't think the roots would get established enough to survive - not only that, but 'my' snails are still around with the recent mild and damp weather. :-((

Self-sown babies do have their roots in firmly, after all.

I agree that pots are vulnerable. They'll need some tlc if the weather turns severe.

Thankyou all, your answers were very helpful. I shall give the plants some TLC during the Winter, keep them frost free and who knows, by next Spring I may have some good healthy plants to put out!

Good luck. :-)