Pushing the Zones
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Pushing the Zones
- From: B* J*
- Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 10:06:32 -0600
Cindy wrote:
>Zone 7 plants in Zone 4??? Wow! Before I go overboard buying all >those
plants I've only looked at wishfully up till now, has anyone had
>experience with growing plants from 2 or even 3 zones warmer >than
theirs?? Hmmm, how do we make sure the heavy snow >comes??
>
Hi there,
BJ here reporting from SW Manitoba, Zone 3 (some say 2b)
In my experience, some plants will grow and thrive outside their zones.
Example: 5 years ago I purchased a plant called Campanula 'Elizabeth'
which was advertized as hardy to zone 5. Ordinarily I wouldn't consider
such a plant but I was taken with its look and "had to have it". I am
pleased to say that it has grown and prospered in my garden in an area
sheltered from wind and covered in white mulch. Before the white stuff
comes I also add 6 - 12 inches of shredded leaves after the ground is
frozen for more insurance. So far so good! Makes me want to try other out
of zone plants. Now can anyone tell me why I can't get Malva sylvestris
'Zebrina' to come back every year. I thought they were indestructable!
BJ in SW MB, Canadian Prairies, Zone 3
