Re: early arrivals - tree peonies

> They had tree peonies, but only violet and pink- so I didn't get one.
So what color would you prefer?  The ones I ordered were 'Black Dragon
Holding Blossom' a nice rich cherry red.  I had planned to get a yellow but
the Hort Ed said that yellows aren't as strong as other colors.   I don't
know if he meant yellow varieties of P. suffruticosa or P. lutea which is
yellow.
Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Theresa" <tchessie@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 11:34 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] early arrivals - tree peonies


> Spring is definitely coming here!  My bletilla orchids are starting to
come
> up, I'm getting new growth on some perennials, lots and lots of my bulbs
are
> coming up and more daffodils are blooming all the time.  Roses are getting
> new growth, pineapple sage is getting new growth and buds.  I bought a
bunch
> of new bulbs/corms at Orchard supply today- will get them planted
tomorrow.
> They had tree peonies, but only violet and pink- so I didn't get one.
> Besides, until I get this front yard finished its hard to imagine where
> anything will go.
>  Also prepped for the gardenwall section that will go in next to the
> driveway.  Got all the sprinkler heads moved, and a shallow trench to make
> the sand bed and place the blocks into.  Next weekend my neighbor is going
> to bring home the chopsaw for me, so I can cut the corner blocks.  I can
> finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! I hope it will be all done
> in a few more weeks. (next weekend corners, weekend after that- remaining
> wall, 3 weekends from now- last load of soil delivered and moved to where
it
> is needed).  At least that's the plan.
>
> Theresa
> Sac, CA zone 8-9 (where is was sunny and 60 today- perfect gardening
> weather!)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of Kitty
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 5:48 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] early arrivals - tree peonies
>
>
> Thanks, Libby. That was my first thought and what I often do when I
receive
> such plants in early April.  But early February sort of threw me.
>
> They sent them now because they had been included on an order of bulbs
that
> will be sold at the Home & Garden show later this month.  I have to
> repackage and label all of them and have them ready 2 wks from now.  I had
> noted on the order that they could send the peonies later, but I guess
they
> didn't feel like it.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Libby Valentine" <L_Valentine@adelphia.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 6:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] early arrivals - tree peonies
>
>
> > I have no experience with tree peonies, but other bareroots have done
well
> > for me following plan A also.  I have potted up some plants in late fall
> and
> > set them in a corner of the garage that does not get direct sun but also
> > isn't dark dark.  I would not leave them bareroot and I wouldn't bring
> them
> > inside (and I can't think of any other alternatives!)
> >
> > It surely does sound like you got some nice plants for a very nice
price -
> I
> > hope they grow for  you.
> >
> > I tried the mycorrhizal fungus for the first time this past year - I am
> > anxious to see if I can tell any difference this year between the ones
> that
> > got some and the ones that didn't.
> >
> > Libby
> > MD zone 6
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 3:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] early arrivals - tree peonies
> >
> >
> > > Sorry, I meant mycorrhizal fungi innoculent. A good guy, at least in
> > > the subtropics. Promotes vigorous root growth and protects against
> > > damp-off and other bad guys.
> > >
> > > On Saturday, February 7, 2004, at 03:13 PM, Kitty wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have no soil additive to prevent fungus, but I am using a
> > > > professional
> > > > soilless mix. Peat, 'composted forest products', and perlite,
> w/wetting
> > > > agent.  I've added a bit of 8 month nutricote w/minors and some
> > > > alfalfa and
> > > > rock phosphate, so they'll have something to draw on when they're
> > > > ready.  No
> > > > halogen lights here, just fluorescents.  My Persian Shield cuttings
> > > > seem to
> > > > be happy with them. But I agree, they wouldn't be sufficient for
these
> > > > peonies.
> > > >
> > > > I'm anxious and eager to see how these do.  We've been wanting to
grow
> > > > tree
> > > > peonies for sale, but their cost took too large a chunk of the
budget
> > > > because wholesale usually requires you to take such large
quantities.
> > > > I
> > > > ordered these from Netherland Bulb because they only required you to
> > > > take 5
> > > > at $7 each.  If they don't survive we aren't out much.  But if they
> > > > do, I
> > > > believe we could sell them for $20 each.  About 10 yrs ago I ordered
> > > > one
> > > > from Van Bourgondien for $10 and received just a little 5 inch root.
> > > > So
> > > > when I see these with an overall length of 15 to 20 inches with new
> > > > growth
> > > > sprouting, I think they're a pretty good deal.
> > > >
> > > > Kitty
> > > Island Jim
> > > Southwest Florida
> > > Zone 10
> > >
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