Delph replys

>>Thanks, Janis, but I'm in worse territory than your post indicates.  I'm in
southwestern Idaho, at the edge of the Owyhee desert.  That's about as far
from an English  climate as you can get.  The Gobi or the Sahara ARE as far
from the English climate as you can get.  I think we get a bit more rain.
Best, Margaret<<

Margaret--
OOPS! Idaho?!  Where did I get Indiana?  I hope someone else on this list
mentioned growing delphiniums in Indiana.  If not, it means I am already old
enough to be senile!

Yes, it could be worse than the Gobi or Sahara.  Last I heard, the Atacama
desert in Chile had had no measurable precipitation in 28 years.   (Yes, there
are a few plants there, but they're certainly not delphiniums.)  I've been
meaning to check to see if El Nino brought them any rain, but don't know where
to look.


Mary--
>>Oh, wonderful, Janis.
I just put in a few delphiniums here in Springfield and was wondering if
I was condemning them to certain death... looks like there just might be
hope. Mary in Missouri, zone 6<<

Sure there is hope.  Just pamper the darlings.  I'd wish you luck, but I bet
you won't need it.  

Peggy--
No, I did not forget mulching.  I don't mulch my delphiniums because they are
susceptible to root rot.  I have never had root rot on a delphinium and that
may, or may not, be because I don't mulch them.  I just make sure their roots
are shaded by nearby plants.  If you do mulch yours and have not had crown
rot, please let me know.  I hate to add something else to my delphinium to-do
list, but it would help hold moisture.  Also, I think your idea to use vines
to shade delphiniums is great.

--Janis

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