Re: Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie'

**"* P* <s*@hvi.net>**

I'd also like to try LORAPETUALUM in my Woodstock, NY garden (zone 5), but 
the Amer. Hort. Soc A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants lists it as a plant 
for Zones 8-9.  Is 'Purple Pixie' more cold hardy?
Suzanne Pierot
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From: "Nancy Szerlag" <szerlag@earthlink.net>
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Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: [GWL] Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie'


> 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?
>>
>>>
>>>
>
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