Re: aviary/now Gunnera

David-how humid does it get there? I've always been told that Gunnera will
not grow here because of our heat AND high humidity. I really want to try
some but am afraid to.

Andrea H
Beaufort, SC
Zone 8b

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Franzman" <dfranzma@pacbell.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] aviary


> Hi Wendy
>
> I'm in zone 8 on the cusp of 9 depending on the zonal chart you use.
>  We're in N. California.  It was a real mild winter and I don't think we
> ever went below 30 this year.  Even my Jacaranda tree didn't have to be
> put inside.
>
> I have the gunnera in a pretty shady spot in well drained soil.  They
> like wet feet but will fry in too much sun.
>
> I was going to say try the Melianthus major but I think zone 5 is too
> cold for them.  What about Aralia?  Otherwise known as Fatsia japonica
> will that grow there?
>
> Thanks Wendy
>
> DF
>
> Wendy Swope wrote:
>
> >Hello, David,
> >
> >I thoroughly enjoyed your message about your "aviary" and the backbone
> >plants that make it so attractive to birds, as well as your mention of
> >the flowers that brighten up the scenery.   I've been away for a while
> >and don't remember where you do your gardening.  I'm guessing USDA Zone
> >6 or 7?
> >
> >Tried growing gunnera in my Z. 5 yard, in garden soil (not the heavy
> >clay we are naturally blessed with) a couple of years ago, and killed
> >all 5 plants during their second season.  Darn.  What kind of climate,
> >soil, and light/shade are your gunnera fond of?  I'd like to try them
> >again--I need more large foliaged plants, and those leaves are so
> >spectacular, they make me think of Jurassic Park and leaf-munching
> >dinosaurs <g!>.
> >
> >Imagining your yard and coveting a wee bit,
> >
> >Wendy in SW OH
> >
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