Re: Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie'

**N* S* <s*@earthlink.net>**

AFTER PLANTING THE LORAPETUALUM, STRETCH 20 POUND TEST FISHING LINE  
AROUND THE ENTIRE BED AT A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 3 1/2  FEETIN HEIGHT AND 3  
FEET OUT FROM THE SHRUBS.  WE USE REBAR AS STAKES. THEY TEND TO BLEND  
IN NICELY.  THE DEER CAN'T SEE THE FISHING LINE AND IT SPOOKS THE  
WHEN THEY HIT IT. WE HAVE USED IT WITH GREAT SUCCESS. ALSO PLANT  
SKYYD - SPRAYED ON THE SHRUBS WILL PROTECT THEM OVER THE WINTER. IT  
LASTS FOR SIX MONTHS IF THERE IS NO NEW GROWTH.

NANCY SZERLAG - LIVING IN THE HEART OF DEER COUNTRY.
On Oct 5, 2008, at 8:40 PM, Catriona Tudor Erler wrote:
>  Dear Garden Writer Friends,
>     I was given a test sample of Lorapetalum 'Purple Pixie', and  I  
> love
> it.  Now I'm looking for a good source because I need about 12 plants.
> Does anyone know where I can find them.  Googling is not bringing me
> much joy.
>     Many thanks.
>     Catriona
> P.S. I've noticed that the deer don't touch the Lorapetalum, but are
> eating my Hydrangea 'Limelight' to nibs.  I'm hoping if I surround the
> hydrangea's with the low-growing lorapetalum, the deer won't be  
> able to
> reach the hydrangeas and I'll have both lovely plants in tact.  Has
> anyone tried this strategy?
>
>>
>>

Nancy Szerlag
Columnist for Detroit News
szerlag@earthlink.net
Check blog at www.gardeneryardener.blogspot.com

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