RE: Late Bloomers?

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• To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'" <perennials@mallorn.com>
• Subject: RE: Late Bloomers?
• From: J* S* <j*@brain.RoyalRoads.ca>
• Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 14:32:36 -0700

Sheila:
	Here are a few answers, they are as accurate as my information
is.
1. Almost all of the hardy geraniums will bloom more than once,
especially if you do not let them produce seed.  I can usually get three
blooms from most of mine if I remember to cut them back.
2. This is where using common names can sometimes cause confusion.  What
I know as Cardinal Flower is a lobelia, Lobelia cardinalis or any of its
many cultivars.  Just about any nursery worth a darn, and any seed
catalotue should have it.
3. Go to the library, use any of the web search engines, or check out my
website http://www.royalroads.ca/docs/gardens/home.html
Have fun, and remember a bed full of weeds beats an immaculate lawn
anytime.

		John Sheridan
		Grounds and Gardens
		Royal Roads University
		Colwood BC, Canada
		http://www.royalroads.ca/docs/gardens/home.html

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> From: 	Sheila Craig[SMTP:sheila_craig@qmail.newbridge.com]
> Sent: 	Tuesday, July 15, 1997 1:04 AM
> To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: 	Late Bloomers?
> 
> My garden is definitely at it's peak right now.  It's a delight to
> wander
> through - and I'm having a bbq on Sunday to show it off.  I'm getting
> worried
> about August though, when a couple of asters will likely be the only
> perennials in bloom.  I'll be buying potted mums for sure. 
> 
> The garden in question is a border that gets full sun.  I'm looking
> for plants
> both short and tall.
> 
> 1. Are there any late blooming geraniums? I'm starting to collect
> them.
> 2. Does any one know of a Canadian source for Cardinal Flower (a tall
> red
> flowered salvia, native to my area - I don't know the full name)
> 3. Any other brilliant ideas?
> 
> -Sheila
> Ottawa, Canada
> Zone 4/5
> 
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