Masterworts.
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Masterworts.
- From: D* G*
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:06:06 -0400
Gene:
I must be doing something right here because this plant is doing quite
nicely and has been quite hardy for me in the past 5 years. I have two
varieties in our main perennial border. Sandy soil, well drained.
Reasonable organic matter levels with a thin layer of bark mulch. Both
plants (A. carniolica 'Rubra' and A. major) while nominally in the
sunshine are actually shaded by rose plants for the hotter part of the day.
I note that in its native habitat it is a plant of alpine meadows and is
expected to be hardy to -17C (give or take). Clay or excessive moisture
will kill it so when it is seen next to streams in the wild, it is always
on a hummock or high ground where the roots are able to dry out.
They are due for moving next spring as the perennial border has been
expanded (widened) and they will be in the middle of the border unless
moved. Being short, they'll have to come forwards to be seen.
Mind you - having said all that and brought attention to them - the'll
probably die over this winter. ;-)
Doug
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