Re: Re: persian shield

I'll take cuttings before the frost kills it!  Thanks.

Pam Evans
Kemp, TX
zone 8A
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrea H
Sent: 5/31/2004 8:37:30 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] persian shield

> Pam, definitely shade in our zones. And much winter protection, even then
> sometimes they don't make the winter.
> Andrea H
> Beaufort, SC
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 7:29 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] persian shield
> 
> 
> > Pam, our climates are so different, it might be foolish for me to give
> > growing tips.  Below is some good info, though.  I know your Zone is
> right,
> > is your humidity high or is it hot and dry?  Perhaps it needs misting.  I
> > wish I knew.  good luck.
> >
> > Location
> > Persian shield is native to Myanmar (formerly called Burma).
> > Culture
> > Persian shield thrives outdoors in humid climates in rich, well drained
> > soil. It tends to get tall and fall over, so pinch back a few times in the
> > first half of the growing season to induce branching and thicker, bushier
> > foliage. If you don't care about the flowers (which aren't very showy
> > anyway), pinch back anytime. Persian shield is difficult to maintain
> indoors
> > since it needs bright light, high humidity, and warm temperatures.
> > Light: Persian shield does well in partial shade. Indoors, Persian shield
> > needs a bright location. Keep Persian shield out of direct mid-day sun in
> > summer. It does best with direct sun in the morning and shade in the
> > afternoon.
> > Moisture: Persian shield is not at all drought tolerant and should be
> > watered before the soil dries out. Reduce watering in the dormant season.
> > House plants should be misted several times a week. They suffer if
> humidity
> > falls much below 50%, and are best grown in the greenhouse. Water with
> soft
> > water or, better yet, rain water.
> > Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 - 10. Persian shield is everpurple in zones 10 and
> > 11; it dies to the ground after frost, but may sprout back in spring in
> zone
> > 9 and possibly in zone 8, especially if you mulch the roots. Keep
> > houseplants above 60:F (15.6:C).
> >
> > Kitty
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: <gardenqueen@academicplanet.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 5:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: Re: [CHAT] Rosa 'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler'
> >
> >
> > > Kitty - that IS a pretty one! Hey, my Persian Shield is drooping like
> > > crazy despite only getting morning sun, protected from most of the wind
> > > on the porch and being watered every day. Should I bring it indoors
> > > before the heat kills it completely??
> > >
> > >
> > > Pam Evans
> > > Kemp, TX
> > > zone 8A
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Kitty
> > > Sent: 5/31/2004 10:11:18 AM
> > > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Rosa 'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler'
> > >
> > > > Thanks Zem.  I just wish the bloom time was longer.  We're trying a
> > couple
> > >
> > > > of season long blooming climbers, only about 12 ft though, at the
> > Display
> > >
> > > > Gardens, supposedly very fragrant.
> > >
> > > > Kitty
> > >
> > > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > >
> > > > From: <Zemuly@aol.com>
> > >
> > > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > >
> > > > Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 8:18 AM
> > >
> > > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Rosa 'Paul's Himalayan Musk Rambler'
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > > > Kitty, your yard is so pretty, and that rose is one of my favorites.
> > >
> > > > > zem
> > >
> > > > >
> > >
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