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Re: [SG] Epimedium

At 05:55 PM 4/28/98 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi All;
>
>My replacement epimediums have arrived and this time I'd like to make
>certain they get the right start. First of all, which way is up? This
>little tangle of roots doesn't seem to have an 'up' but maybe there is a
>way to tell. Also, what are the optimum growing conditions and best type
>of shade from those of you who have grown this plant successfully (I only
>trust the opinions of books just so far).
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Carmel Matsushita
---------------------------->
CARMEL
        My Epimediums have been doing well for several years. Sorry, I cannot tell
you which way is up (some persons might say the I am not limited in that
regard to Epimediums). One approach might be to hold them for a little bit
in moist spaghnum moss or moist loose potting mix and see which way the
leaves begin to emerge, checking daily so growth doesn't get too advanced
before you place them in the correct position. I have the same problem with
many ferns. Mine are growing in medium to dense shade, on a hillside, so
have very good drainage. They also do well in light shade. I would avoid
full sun. Soil is clay with lots of peat moss added to lighten it up; I
probably added some good topsoil, too, when I planted them. I usually
broadcast 12-12-12 before plants emerge in the spring, but I didn't get
around to it this year. I have found it difficult to fertilize them after
leaves appear, so will probably skip it this year or go wild with liquid
Miracle Grow when I feel like moving hoses around. .... Hope this  helps.


Carolyn Quinnell Bryson, Indianapolis, Zone 5
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