Re: annuals mailing list

In a message dated 1/26/00 12:12:27 PM Central Standard Time, Bob & Georgia 
Parker <ashbroke@ici.net wrote:

>  ... A lot of the perennials we thought looked fabulous in catalogs did 
> not perform well for us, and others we loved, so now we will be 
>concentrating on more of the ones which work for us. 

You are wise to concentrate on the plants that thrive in your garden, but 
don't be too quick to give up on the others.  It takes most perennials three 
years to fully develop.  Those catalog pictures are of mature plants.  Given 
time, some of those plants that have not performed well for you may be truly 
glorious in your garden.  One of the most wonderful things about perennial 
gardens is that they improve with age.  

On the other hand, some of the plants may well not be well suited to your 
site.  In time you will become more familiar with the growing conditions in 
your garden and the particular needs of the individual plants.  Be patient.  
It takes time for perennials, and gardeners, to grow.  --Janis

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