Re: shrub needed
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: shrub needed
- From: "* D* <m*@teleport.com>
- Date: 26 Jul 1998 17:01:05 -0000
At 06:26 PM 7/24/98 -0400, venies.place wrote:
>Marilyn,
>
>Does a hydrangea like wet feet? This spot gets water from the gutter. I
>live in an old house that has box gutters, and I have not yet determined a
>way to put a spout that will drain the water away from the area and be
>attractive at the same time. I might have to dig a tunnel under the
>sidewalk this fall. It is right by the front porch which is about twenty
>feet away from the street.
Pottsey,
I can't find anything in the literature I have that says Hydrangea
like wet feet. However, my experience has been that they like "regular"
water to keep the flowers from drying up. They will last several months if
roots are not allowed to dry out and they don't sun burn. What type of soil
is your bush planted in? If it is heavy clay with gutter water draining
into it, you might have a problem. I think the plant will tell you if it is
"happy" or not. It might be easier to move the Hydrangea than dig a tunnel
under the sidewalk?
Marilyn Dube'
NATURAL DESIGN PLANTS
Hardy Perennials, Choice Tropicals
Portland, Oregon, Zone 8b
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