Re: Bloodroot

The message <002301c2f9dd$68d3e100$9dc2590c@lgwujvnl>
from "Tom Wilson" <logicpilot@worldnet.att.net> contains these words:

> Hi Janet:

> I have had native bloodroot for years since a young gal in my gardens.  If
> your soil is good you should have luck with this plant.  Since we have taken
> down
> the old trees with plenty of shade now gone - my Bloodroot has multiplied
> even faster.  I actually didn't think they would last long in this hot sun.
> Since they are in the front of the border the taller perennials shade them
> during the hot summer weather.   But, I do have them in really good
> composted soil.  When I used to gather this plant in the woods I'd loved to
> smell the good old earth and you could smell the old composted leaves when
> lifting from the ground. (I never take all the plants from one group of
> plantings)  Perhaps you could make sure your soil is well worked in with
> compost. Putting a little mulch around
> them during the hot weather.   I've seen blooms in the woods here in
> Good luck with your double bloodroot. I'll make sure I buy a few of these
> doubles this year.

Many thanks to Kate, Gene and Bill. You've given me lots of information
to go on. I think from what you all say that my bloodroots need mainly
lots of leaf mould and compost as mulch. 

Thanks again

Janet, Lincolnshire, UK, Av min temp -6

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