Re: Spring is here!

Donna


Several years ago the introduction of Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou'
at Canada Blooms caused quite a commotion. Although it was selling for a
king's ransom, it sold out.
I was smitten by its beauty but with our hot dry summers, it has twice
disappeared. If you are moving this beautiful little plant, I suspect it
would like the coldest area you can find..
Up here it appears to be guaranteed to put a little magic in your garden . .
. with its amazing disappearing act . . . now you see it . . . now you don'
t!


To a Departed Friend

My cheerful, charming, Brise d'Anjou
The most pleasant plant that ever grew
With your lacy leaf ladders, twas love at first sight
You glimmered by day, you glowed at night.
But, what cursed blight has got you vexed?
You're here one day and gone the next
Leaving a void with your hasty depart
Not just in my garden, but also my heart.

Has anyone succeeded in getting it to thrive?

Brian   Zn 4a

----- Original Message -----
From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 9:37 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Spring is here!


> Since I arrived home before dark today, a tour of my yard showed that
> spring is here! Many plants appeared since Sunday, which is the last
> time I saw daylight here:(
>
> One that survived is Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou'. It got
> stuffed in the ground at the last fall minute. No time to establish
> itself before the early killing frost, which I thought was weeks away.
> It is also not in a well drained area.... but it made it! Really need to
> give it a better spot. Love the spring variegated leaf look:)
>
> I have never been big on spring plants other than reliable bulbs.
> Weather is so unpredictable here, most times they do not have a chance.
> Anyone have a suggestion of something to compliment this plant? Remember
> this is zone 5, spring time temps can be 70 one day and 20 the next

>
> Donna

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