Re: Lavender

Well Pam, if it's any consolation, you make me feel better.  I had 3
lavender some years ago that had dwindled and disappeared, and some posts
earlier this year got me excited about them again, so I planted 3 'lady'
lavender, none of which survived the summer.  Not sure what I did (or didn't
do) to them, but I'll try again next year.  Agree, bummer...

Libby
MD zone 6


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gardenqueen@academicplanet.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] A. 'Powis Castle' was: Plants from Gene


> Probably is more the wet than the cold. They are the toughest plants
> though and as close to no maintenance as it gets down here at least. I
> am delighted they are doing so nicely for you! I had to replace most of
> my lavenders this year, wasn't a good year for them here. Bummer.
>
>
> Pam Evans
> Kemp, TX
> zone 8A
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marge Talt
> Sent: 10/22/2004 12:22:06 AM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: [CHAT] A. 'Powis Castle' was: Plants from Gene
>
> Most of the time they are, Pam.  I have lost them in bad winters, but
> I think more to winter wet than cold, actually.  They do best with
> really good drainage.   While they obviously flourish in  your full
> sun, they will tolerate part shade.....at least in my garden.
>
> That said about good drainage, the plant I kept longest was growing
> in a low-lying area that literally turns into a pond during heavy
> rain....go figure.  It started out being higher up and kept
> elongating itself and rooting in until most of it was in the low
> spot.  Lasted almost 10 years and then I lost it along with all the
> others I had.  One was doing really great under a south-facing roof
> overhang until the roofers mangled it.
>
> But, I know that it is 'iffy' and I need to take cuttings
> regularly...I just had neglected to do this and paid the
> consequences.  Howsomever, that neglect and your generosity got me a
> bunch of really nice plants;-)
>
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> mtalt@hort.net
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> > From: gardenqueen@academicplanet.com
> > I am delighted they did so well for you!  Is it hardy there also?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Marge Talt
> > I will testify to how great they do for Pam.  She sent me cuttings
> > this spring - I have never seen such healthy, fat stems; every one
> of
> > them rooted!
>
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