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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Fallopia

>  <<  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

Clyde,it is absolutely a herbacous perennial --not a subshrub --the only
pruning necessary is when you want to use some of the foliage for
bouquets. It can get as high as 3-4'.  and yes, I do sell it.
Rika        Willow Pond Nursery   http://www.willowpondnursery.com

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