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
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."
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Message -----
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
