Tr : Hardy geraniums
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- Subject: Tr : Hardy geraniums
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- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:34:09 +0100
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De?: "GUIRAUD Chantal" <chantal.guiraud@wanadoo.fr>
ø : perennials@mallorn.com
Objet?: Re : Hardy geraniums
Date?: Mer 17 jan 2001 9:33
Hello Karen,
geranium 'Patricia' is one of the best new introductions; it has a very long
flowering period from june to november and it's 60cm high(23") in foliage
and 80cm(31") with the flowers stems
Chantal
ermenonville, france, zone7
freezing temps are just coming now and no rain since 5 days!
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>De?: Karen Butner <abtrlife@earthlink.net>
>¯ : perennials@mallorn.com
>Objet?: Hardy geraniums
>Date?: Mar 16 jan 2001 6:20
>
>Just received a Van Bourgondien catalog and am drooling over the hardy
>geraniums. I know from previous discussions that Van B is not reliable
>for perennials, but at least it has picutres of several varieties to aid
>in the decision making process.
>
>What I would like to know is what are some online sources that have good
>selections of hardy geraniums. I'm not having much luck with my
>searches. I know Heronswood has quite a list, but very few I have
>selected (or think I would like) are on Heronswood's list. Some of their
>descriptions are good, others aren't, such as no size, no mention of sun
>or shade, or how long the bloom season is. Makes it a little hard to
>select.
>
>Also, are there any good books about hardy geraniums. It gets very
>frustrating when I find a particular one listed in different places and
>each place has different info, especially when it comes to size and
>bloom time. Last fall I bought my first hardy geranium - 'Patricia' -
>and I have now found it listed elsewhere and have no idea how tall it is
>supposed to be. Depending on what source I look at it is anywhere from
>14" to 24-36" tall. Anybody know how tall 'Patricia' is in actuality?!
>
>Karen
>Frustrated in Ohio, but enjoying the first above freezing temps in
>something like 1 1/2 months - been so long I can't remember!
>z5a
>
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