Re: Crepe mrytle again

Thanks Marilyn. I suspected we were out of luck for easy culture(for
flowers anyway). If i'm going to have to bend over backwards at least i
want relaible flowers. Think i'll overwinter Brugmansias.They are
performing wonderfully this year and its my first attempt!

Brian
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> From: MARILYN DUBE' <maridube@teleport.com>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Crepe mrytle again
> Date: Monday, August 31, 1998 7:31 PM
> 
> At 05:51 PM 8/29/98 -0700, Kishori & Brian Hutchings wrote:
> >Talking to a customer at the local farmer's market today, i mentioned
crepe
> >myrtles to him and he says he has several vars. that are hardy here, but
> >has never had a flower except from one that he almost killed. Can it be
> >that, although we have a mild enough climate, something is missing to
> >initiate flowering in our climes(heat?). 
> >Would appreciate input on others with any experience here in the PNW.
> >
> >Brian on Saltspring Zone 7/8
> 
> Brian,  I purchased a beautiful candy pink crepe myrtle in full bloom
from a
> local nurseryman 2 years ago at this time.  He said that you must prune
at
> least 20% off the tree/shrub each year to force them to bloom because we
> don't get the heat units that they need to set flowers like they do in
the
> east & south.  Last year, I pruned as he suggested & had fewer blooms,
but
> they were lovely.  This year, ditto but I don't see one single flower
> coming, however the shrub has grown & looks great.  We had a long cool
> spring, but have had heat and sun  for at least 2 months, so I don't know
> what to think.  I was in PA 2 weeks ago and the Crepe Myrtles were in
bloom
> - they were so gorgeous.  I have seen them in bloom in Georgia and the
> Carolinas in June/July.  I think perhaps we are doomed to only sporadic
> bloom - doggone it!  
> Marilyn Dube'
> NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
> Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
> Portland, Oregon,  Zone 8b
> 
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