Re: [SG] dry shade---Bergenia

Right, Clyde!   I have never had good success with this genus.  I have
killed well over my "three times" limit over the years.  I have one now,
that I *think* is still with me, planted in my newest raised bed full of
spent potting soil, receiving a few hours of morning sun and having soil
that does not dry out but drains well - which all other residents of same
seem to dote on.  But, I have generally been able to keep them for at least
two years in the other locations I've tried them before they simply fade
away and this one has only been there one full season.

I have been advised that almost full shade and continual moisture is needed
in my part of the hot and sticky night world....but have no proof that this
is so.

This is one of those "easy" plants, of which I have read that if you can't
grow it - give up gardening.  I refuse to give up gardening, but so far
have NOT been able to keep these in several different types of situations.


BTW, winning the medal for speed of departure; the ones in dry shade!

So, let's hear DETAILS of how you grow these with grand success, everybody
who does so...including your climate and soil and any proprietary secrets
for success that you may have.....all theories, rumors, magic spells and
incantations welcome!

BTW, Clyde I think the 'g' is hard.....but will not swear this on a stack
of bibles.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Clyde Crockett <CCREDUX@AOL.COM>
> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 11:01 PM
>
> In a message dated 2/24/1999 8:58:45 PM Central Standard Time,
ECPep@AOL.COM
> writes:
>
> << Bergenia, any kind.  Again start with 5 or 6 plants planted less than
one
> foot
>  apart.
>   >>
> Tell us your secret in growing these. I finally gave up! Was I perhaps
giving
> them to much light? Water? Soil too "rich?"
> These were favorites of Mrs. Jekyll, by the by. I have never seen them
grown
> well in midwest gardens I have seen. Is it too hot here?
>
> BTW, how is it pronounced? Bur-jen-eee-ah or Bur-gen(hard "g")--ee-- ah
or
> something else?
>
> TY!
>
> Clyde Crockett z5 Indy IN
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