Re: Epimedium

Thank you, Gene.  You seem to be an experienced person.  So let me ask you
another question: have you purchased epimedium from Darryl Probst?  I've
called him 3 times this year and they have never called me back.  I'm very
surprised.  I bought about 8 types of epimedium from him last year, and one
type (of which I bought 3) did not come up at all this year; one of the
others is struggling.  But I'm curious why they never return my calls!  (I
also want to order a few for Fall shipping....)

So, unlike you, I can say I've had one cultivar that did not survive,
apparently.  The others are doing everything from thriving to hanging in
there, although none are putting on much growth right now.

Thanks!
Diann

> -----Original Message-----
> From: PRIMROSES [s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU]On Behalf Of
> GeneBush
> Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2000 10:00 AM
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SG] Epimedium
>
>
> Hello Diann,
>     I have been adding Epimedium to the garden for some years
> now. One of my
> favorite plants for its versatility and beauty. Foliage is almost
> evergreen here.
> Love the heart shaped leaves, especially the ones that emerge
> with the bronze
> patterns and coloring in the foliage. some do that with all new
> growth throughout
> the season. Blooms are always so graceful and quietly colorful.
>     I have found these plants are more versatile than generally
> given credit. Most
> recommend them for dry shade and they will perform there, but I
> have found they
> will take almost full sun in decent soil with mulch. One of the
> best shade plants
> around and so many to select from. Have as yet to have a single
> plant fail to
> establish and perform for me.
>     Different hybrids, species and cultivars perform differently
> in rate of
> growth, when the emerge, how long they are active. But, in
> general, they have
> pretty much stopped active growth for the summer months. Just
> kind of in a holding
> patterns for now. Also some can be a bit slow to settle in after
> disturbance. A
> few are truly sloooow growers.
>     Don't think I would be concerned. Just keep them moist and
> they should be just
> fine.
>     Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
>           around the woods - around the world
> genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Diann Barbee Thoma <diannthoma@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Subject: [SG] Epimedium
>
>
> > I have become very fond of epimedium. They're not only attractive ground
> > covers, they also seem to be fairly pest/disease free.
> > However, a number of my epimedium aren't growing at all (for a
> month).  It's
> > still somewhat cool and damp here, so that's not the problem.
> Also, these
> > strugglers are in different parts of the garden.
> snip....
> > Diann
> > zone 5b east central IL
>
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