Re: Re: heather was: soil types and pH

Athough I have no personal experience, I viewed a garden road display a
few weeks ago that had some. When I inquired about it, the gardener
stated that they had to be in well drained sand or they would not
survive here in Zone 5 IL. Also commented that only certain varieties
are hardy here and to watch where I purchased them from. Local nurseries
do not have them. It was quite busy with the open house, but she does
get them thru mail order. Figured when I was ready for them next year, I
would ask where that was...


Donna

----- Original Message -----
From: Aplfgcnys@aol.com
Sent: 9/2/2003 9:02:50 AM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] heather was:  soil types and pH

> In a message dated 09/02/2003 2:33:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> mtalt@hort.net writes:
> 
> > I've lost a bunch of heathers over the years - only have one that has
> > stayed with me - in my sand bed and every spring it looks so ratty
> > I'm sure it's a goner; I trim and it returns.  
> 
> Marge, I'm glad you said that.  I thought it was just me.  I keep trying with 
> heathers, but don't have much luck.  I do have one that has survived for 
> three years and is blooming this year.  It is at the front of a bed that has 
> pretty good soil and gets morning sun but I have tried others in similar spots with 
> no luck.  I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has problems with them.  
> My neighbor, who died some years ago, used to have handsome ones in her 
> extensive rock garden so I know they will survive in the climate.  Auralie  Z5
> 
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