Re: Those Bare Root Bargain Boxes
- Subject: Re: Those Bare Root Bargain Boxes
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 13:13:15 EST
In a message dated 1/14/03 9:16:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
cyberduo@txucom.net writes:
<<There are several ferns, hydrangea, cannas, caladiums, daylilies,
clemetis, liatrus, elephant ears, hostas.>>
If those plants are of European origin, probably Dutch, the roots have been
washed clean of any soil. The surrounding medium will be something sterile.
Heeling in in a protected frame or semi-shady area would be a good way to
start and avoid a lot of losses. Those plants have suffered one shock before
you acquired them.
Claire Peplowski
NYS z4
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