Re: anticipating bloom

Bill wrote:

>I'm planning to do more with spurias this year.  I've prepared a new bed
>using old rotted stump grindings the college provided me.  This gives a
>very heavy soil but high in organic matter, which when formed as raised
>beds should be ideal for spurias.  Do any of you from this part of the
>country have recommendations on varieties?

BELISE has been the top performer in my limited experience.  Am wondering
about your planned "soil."  I have the idea that spurias want a bit less
acidity and water retention than I imagine that would give.....?
perhaps that's why they don't really flourish for me.  Except BELISE.
Hardy, robust grower, beautifully delicate flowers.

Dorothy Fingerhood      
daf10@cornell.edu
Newfield, NY
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