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[miniaturerockgardens] Favourite Trough Plant

Diana asked us to name our favourite trough plant. Wow, only ONE?
If I had to choose, then it would have to be Edraianthus pumilio. A member
of the Campanulaceae from the mountains of Croatia. This is a trough plant
par excellence and is perfectly hardy here in my Zone 8, although I would
imagine it would withstand much worse conditions. It is easy to grow but
resents root disturbance once established. It has the added benefit of being
late flowering too (June) which gives much needed colour in the summer
months.
I have appended a photo of it for you all to see.

Just a note to Louise. Thanks for sending Bob my way. And also Louise, thank
you for mentioning the Alonsoa 'Fireball'. Just a caveat here though. From
my experience, some members of the Alonsoa tribe are notorious for their
prickly hairs which can be most irritating if touched. Does this have the
same characteristics?

Best Regards
Alan

Best Regards
Alan Grainger
E mail me at
alpines@ukonline.co.uk
or visit The Alpine Garden at
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/alpines

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