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Re: [SG] Lime Frost

-----Original Message-----
From: cbhamilton <cbhamilton@REVEALED.NET>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: [SG] Lime Frost


>Aquilegia is a Columbine - Haven't seen a Lime Frost here in Davenport Iowa
>but variegated leaves really sounds nice!  Busse's catalogue says "it does
>best in sandy loam with good moisture supply.  Attracts hummingbirds.  The
>shorter ones are nicely suited for the rock garden and needs partial shade
>in hot dry areas."  I have a lot of shade in my city yard and I really nice
>columbines.  I have mine planted in total shade where they get only
filtered
>light from the trees and I also have it planted in the sun and they really
>do well anywhere.  They do seed themselves, but they aren't take-overs.
>Hope I can find one of them here!  Now if it would stop raining here long
>enough so that I could plant some things it would be nice!  Our spring has
>been mild just like our winter was but I'm still afraid to plant annuals or
>tender perennials because our freeze date is May 15.  The old Mississippi
>River only didn't flood much this year and wasn't even an inconvenience so
>"life is good".  Take care.   Carolyn Hamilton, Bettendorf, Iowa, Zone 5
>----------
>From: John & Pat Adney <johnadney@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
>To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
>Subject: [SG] Lime Frost
>Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:50:45 -0500
>
>Hello fellow growers:
>
>Are you familiar with aquilegia Lime Frost?
>
>I picked up two plants in 2.5-inch pots while traveling. The nursery people
>didn't know a thing about Lime Frost, except the price (naturally). It has
>variegated leaves.
>
>How large does it get? Flower color? Best to grow in sun/partial sun or
will
>it do OK in part shade? Is it best in rock garden or perennial border?
>Hardiness?
>
>I searched web sites for it, but found only a daylily with the same name.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>John G. Adney
>Marion, Iowa (zones 4-5)
>johnadney@msn.com

HI CAROLYN: THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY.

I have a few varieties of aquilegia but never heard of Lime Frost until last
week. Glad I purchased two plants. Haven't seen them in Cedar Rapids area
nurseries this spring.

Always a pleasure to hear from a grower near home.

John
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