Re: Heucheras for the Southern Gardner???
Thanks Marge
Cheers = Cajun Joe
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From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@CLARK.NET>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 2:34 AM
Subject: Re: [SG] Heucheras for the Southern Gardner???
Ya' got me, Joe. Anybody know why this statement should have been
made? If not, I'd class it under the "don't believe everything you
read" category. IMO, mulching in the south would be very important
to help keep the ground cool and moist....am I missing something?
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
Editor: Gardening in Shade
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> From: cajun Joe <cajun4@HOME.COM>
> Date: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:00 PM
>
> I just ran across this about Heucheras for the South. I wonder why
they
> shouldn't be mulched?? Cajun
>
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>
> Southern gardeners should avoid the H. sanguinea types, as they are
not
> tolerant of very high heat and humidity combined. Southerners
should not
> mulch Heuchera.
