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Re: Geranium renardii was:Hardy geraniums

Sorry, David!  Probably just my brain and the early hours of the morning
when I posted to your surname 8-)

Thanks for the info.  Wedging it between rocks does make a lot of sense and
is one thing I haven't tried.  Would you  recommend an organic, fairly rich
soil in the rocks or a lean, gritty one?  Our weather gets *really* hot. 
We can have weeks with the temps in the upper 90's F (36C) and moisture is
sucked from the soil at a rate you wouldn't believe.  "Normal" summers also
have frequent thunderstorms and our humidity is generally high.  This
summer, we're in a drought, and have had not appreciable rain since early
June -- but with the same high temps.

I know this is quite different from your climate and wonder if my climate
would indicate any difference in care....if this makes any sense.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
Editor:  Gardening in Shade
http://www.suite101.com
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> From: DX Victor <david@victor.u-net.com>

> Date: Monday, August 11, 1997 11:22 AM
> 
> Hi Marge,
> Sorry, but the names David;  the surname is Victor.  Confusing, eh?
> 
> I would grow them in full sun but I would want them not to dry out too
much.
> Ingwersen say wedge it between two pieces of rock, which would suggest
hot
> foliage, but a cool, moist root run.  This is a similar issue to many
other
> mountain plants, which use the rock protection to ensure that they never
dry
> out.
> 
> -------------------------------------------------
> Best Regards,
> David Victor
> 
> Saxifragaceae, Geraniaceae, Arisaema, Cape bulbs, Paeonia, Salvias, Irids
> and anything else that is beautiful
> 
> Hockliffe, Bedfordshire, England, UK
> Zone 7      
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