Re: RE: mock orange was: Carolina allspice

> From: Kitty <kmrsy@earthlink.net>
> I have had a similar history with my Mock Orange. Have moved the
thing
> twice, fed it, not fed it and all it has ever done in over 10 yrs
is
> throw out lots of leaves. I finally pitched it last year. Then I
saw
> this newer form with huge double flowers and, what a sucker!, I
ordered
> one. We'll see.
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And I thought I was the only person who either could not grow mock
oranges or for whom they would not bloom.  Read about how great mock
oranges were; how fragrant; how lovely, so I had to have one.....I
have had this plant for years; have pruned and not pruned and find it
a very awkward looking, down right unattractive plant that doesn't
bloom worth squat.  Been threatening to tear it out for ages.  Think
I will do it this year, by gum!!  You have inspired me, Kitty!

Will be interested to find out if that double flowered form is worth
a hoot:-)

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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