Re: epis and Jeffersonia and Glaucidium

Well, moving is different from dividing, so I don't think you should
worry too much...that one person who posted about moving seedlings
and small plants did it while they were in growth...just keep it
watered and it should be OK.  

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
Shadyside Garden Designs

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> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> Thans for the Glaucidium details.  I knew they were related to
peonies, that 
> should have tipped me off.  However, re:
> > Seems these plants do not make new roots until fall - like
Hellebores
> > - so if you divide earlier in the season, they just sit there and
> > don't make roots and can rot -
> There was a recent article in Horticulture suggesting they should
be moved 
> in f.lower, which I just did.  Ooops?
> 
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@hort.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 12:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] epis and Jeffersonia and Glaucidium
> 
> 
> > Kitty,
> >
> > ref the epis....I was trying to remember if he sent mine in April
as
> > I have a g.h., but 3 years is more than what passes for my memory
can
> > dredge up.  I seem to remember having them in pots for some time
> > before I planted them out, but....
> >
> > Well, ref. the Glaucidium.  Today's mail brings a thread on
Trillium
> > list about dividing mature plants.  Barry Yinger says fall as
they
> > are related to peonies and make root growth then, but consensus
seems
> > to be that small ones can be moved in growth if you get a good
> > rootball and pay attention to watering afterward.  One person
> > separates seedlings in growth and pots them on and they do fine.
> > Seems these plants do not make new roots until fall - like
Hellebores
> > - so if you divide (which is not what either you or I are
planning)
> > earlier in the season, they just sit there and don't make roots
and
> > can rot - thought I'd pass this on FWIW.
> >
> > Good point about emailing Ellen - hadn't thought of that; will
do.
> > If I find out anything else, will let you know.
> >
> > Yeah, I have gotten a few epis, but that doesn't stop me from
wanting
> > more:-)  Figure, tho', that I need to get familiar with these
guys
> > enough to know their names before I indulge in more of them.
> >
> > Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> > mtalt@hort.net
> > Shadyside Garden Designs
> >
> >
> > ----------
> >> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> >> Marge,
> >> I think I'm in about the same zone as Daryl Probst, so his
advice
> > works for
> >> me, not sure as you are warmer.  I've not tried to move mine
yet.
> >>
> >> I need to move my Glaucidium too.  It did very well for a few
> > years,
> >> expanding bit by bit, and then last year, and now this year, it
> > seems to
> >> have diminished a little.  I believe it is the soil in that
spot,
> > it lacks
> >> humus.  My plan is to dig all the plants out of there and amend
the
> > soil,
> >> then replant.  I would hazard a guess about moving them after
they
> > finish
> >> blooming.  You might write to Ellen Horning as she seems to be
the
> > expert on
> >> them.  If she gives you an answer, please share it with me.
> >>
> >> Wow, what a lot of epis!  I want a few more, too!
> >
> >
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