instead of forsythia
- Subject: instead of forsythia
- From: m* l*
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:35:58 +0000
I would also recommend Kerria japonica. It's not that hard to track down,
does exceptionally well for me here in Sacramento in a shady situation on
the west wall of the house (irrigated, but infrequently).
Additionally, there is an old plant hanging on in an abandoned garden
across the road from my place in the foothills (2500 ft elevation) that has
had no care or water for at least ten years (other than being munched on by
deer), that is happily flowering as I type this.
This is a great old plant that for some reason seems to have gane out of
favor. I had to get mine by special order through a local nursery
(This was before I had discovered the orphan in the foothills)
However, I don't know if it requires a certain amount of chilling to achieve
dormancy and reliable bloom. I've never grown it anyplace warmer than here
winterwise.
Respectfully,
Michael Larmer
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