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RE: Cardiandra alternifolia
perennials@hort.net
  • Subject: RE: Cardiandra alternifolia
  • From: "* B* <g*@netsurfusa.net>
  • Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:47:12 -0400

Liv and Joannie, Kitty

            I do not know anything much other than what is in Dan's book. Read the section on Cardiandra and put it on my lust-list. Came across seeds once and purchased a packet. Four plants made it from a whole pan. Three are in my garden now. Seed to transplant size only took a full year. I put mine in the same area as my azaleas as Cardiandra wants acidic soil. I do not expect a plant any larger than perhaps 3 feet in height and a touch more across. Just have to see ..... part of the excitement of trying new plants.

At this point, if I tried zone 5 I would give it a protected spot. Cannot tell you why... just would. Plant is so new and I cannot find anyone to tell me anything from actual experience in my neck of the woods.

           

Gene E. Bush

Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC

www.munchkinnursery.com

Garden Writer - Photographer -  Lecturer

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From: owner-perennials@hort.net [mailto:owner-perennials@hort.net] On Behalf Of Kitty
Subject: Re: Cardiandra alternifolia

 

Of course Cardiandra was in Dan Hinkley's book - The Explorer's Garden, but since there is no longer a REAL Heronswood, where would one find it?  I tried Arrowhead, but not there.  Gene?  Where did you obtain yours?

 

Hinkley says it tolerates temps to 10° F and perhaps lower.  Then he goes on to say "Little information...but my educated guess says...5-9, perhaps colder."

 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5

----- Original Message -----

From: l*@hotmail.com

To: p*@hort.net

Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 7:16 PM

Subject: RE: Cardiandra alternifolia

 

Joanie's right - looks lovely - shade/woodland. Yum! Any idea how hardy? I could only find 1 reference  - think it will do in zone 5?
Lil T
 

From: J*@aol.com
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:23:56 -0400
Subject: Cardiandra alternifolia
To: p*@hort.net


Gene...just checked out the Cardiandra alternifolia...zounds...gorgeous...is it a small plant? I recognize the Hydrangea in it. What can you tell me about it? Thanks, Joanie Anderson

 

In a message dated 6/8/2011 1:48:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, genebush@netsurfusa.net writes:

I am becoming more and more aware of hydrangea relatives.... top on my list of performers is the quiet little Platycrater arguta. Goes with anything and is a subtle charmer. Blooms are like pearls over glossy rich-green long leaves. Just added Cardindra alternifolia to the azalea area with Nicholas Hakonechloa and Heartthrob violet.


Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC
www.munchkinnursery.com
Garden Writer - Photographer -  Lecturer
      





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