Re: Epimedium
Hi,
Epimediums are a special interest of mine. We probably have 90 + named
species and cultivars, (I haven't counted lately), not counting the many
seedlings, many from controlled crosses. I think they are beautiful and
charming, and the range of forms in both growth habit, flower and
especially in foliage is very broad. I think we will be seeing lots of
new named forms coming on to the market soon. It is a group of plants that
is just seeming to be discovered. They may take a year or two to look like
they are doing anything, but they are extremely long lived. I know of
gardeners who have grown them undivided for over 40+ years.
I know quite a few nurserymen who are are trying to run their business on
their own, as Darrell does for the most part, and just never seem to get
to answering messages. I think a lot of people get into the nursery
business because they are loners and introspective, but excellent
plantspeople, and I know from experience that it is hard to get to all
corresponcence like we know we should. It would be nice to have a staff,
but unfortunatley being a great plantperson does not always jive with being
a great business person, in fact , usually the opposite.
You might try writing Darrell, as Gene suggests. Or if there are any
specific questions, you can write to me, personally or on the list, and I
will try to help. I will be out of town until Sunday, but I am going to
try to figure out how to check my e-mail from a remote location.
Diana
At 08:07 AM 7/5/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello Diann,
> Have as yet to get on the Probst bandwagon. I am aware of him, his
newsletter
>and his specialty of promoting the latest discoveries in Epimedium. I have
quite a
>few species and hybrids around here in my gardens, I watch the catalogs
for new
>ones and ...occasionally I purchase a new one. Until I open up new space, my
>current garden has about all the Epimedium it can handle without looking
like I am
>a collector of one genus of plants. Have to save some room for the new
>hellebores;-)
> Do not know why your calls have not been answered since I do not work
with or
>for him. My business here has peaked and now I am finding time to do other
things
>such as breathe... perhaps it is the same with him. Have you tried writing?
> Have you rechecked the information available on each species/hybrid you
>purchased? Perhaps in the descriptions there will be hints on the
performance of
>each... such as very slow grower, dwarf form, likes extra something or
other...
>along those lines.
> Perhaps others will write you from this list and you can compare
experiences.
> 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: Re: [SG] 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
>
>
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