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Re: [SG] Epimedium

Hello Carmel,
        The Epimedium should have what appears to be small brown twigs with
somewhat wiry roots to the bottom. The top will be where you find little
broken or cut stems from last year or tiny greenish or tanish eyes for this
year's growth.
        Epimediums are actually pretty tolerant of conditions in the garden. I
have most in high open shade with one or two in pretty much sun. Range is
from dry shade to fairly moist shade. In the sunnier parts they have rocks
nearby. Since they are fairly shallow rooted plants just don't let them dry
out the first year after planting. I also mulch with chopped leaves each
fall and cut the old foliage.
        Try soaking the new plant for about 8 hours before planting. That will
help.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: tmatsu <tmatsu@INCH.COM>
> Subject: Re: [SG] Epimedium
> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 1998 12:55 PM
>
> 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
> Queens, New York zone 6/7 First bearded iris already in bloom with
> lilacs, azaleas, and cardamime pratensis 'flore pleno'.
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