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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Fallopia

In a message dated 98-02-05 20:29:42 EST, ECPep@aol.com writes:

<<
 In a message dated 98-02-05 19:27:12 EST, you write:

 <<  Nope - the real name is Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'  -In the
  polygonum family, it does not run like many polygonums --I've got in in
  my catalog, along with the dwarf from of the plant,  Fallopia japonica
  var. compacta   - The alternate name for this plant is Polygonum
  cuspidatum var. compactum.
  this is an outstanding plant - it can take full sun, and grow 3-4' (not
  the dwarf form) - the variegation is outstanding --- and the plant
  really adds structure to any border - it's fascinating t watch it as it
  emerges in springtime with pink spear-like shoots.
  Rika >>

 Rika,

 I surely hope that you are absolutely correct in that description.  Perhaps
 you were not with us a a few weeks ago when we went around with that plant.
 There were many offerings resulting in acknowledged confusion of taxonomic
 status (I cannot believe I said that).  Am in agreement with everything you
 have said and because I bought one and gave a good garden pal another one,
 please let it be true.

 Claire Peplowski
 East Nassau, NY >>

Thanks to all. I forgot to add the species name japonica. This one is much
different from the tovaras that we were discussing. I recommend it highly. I
grow it amongst hostas and it is a showpiece.

Rika, do you sell? Claire, where did you get yours?
How big will it get? When if at all should it be pruned? Would it properly be
described as a sub-shrub?

Clyde Crockett z5 (ccredux@aol.com) Indy IN
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