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Re: [SG] Glaucidium palmatum

Hello Kristl,
        Glaucidium still is not all that widely known and grown. That does not,
however, keep it from being a lovely woodland perennial. Mine bloomed (one
bloom) for the first time this spring. I have played with them in pots for
about three years now. I always wait until fall after they are dormant to
play with them. Thus far I have not lost any from handling them this way. I
also planted mine in the fall, but then I am a great believer in fall
planting around here.
        I have seen reports on other lists where they have been moved about in the
garden during active growth, but when inquiring the mover usually states
they took a large root ball with the plant. Common literature that is out
there states they resent disturbance, but not all that many garden writers
have long term experience with the plant.
        Perhaps we will find out together over the next few years....   Gene
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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> From: Kristl Walek <garnorth@ISTAR.CA>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] Glaucidium palmatum
> Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 10:53 PM
>
> I have a rather largish stash of this wonderful plant in a shady
> nursery bed (most plants are now 2-3 years old) & still rather small.
>
> However, I am finally ready to move them out to more hospitable and
> aesthetic surroundings. I am concerned about not losing them. I have
> no experience with older, more established plants, so do not know
> whether they resent disturbance, etc.
>
> What has been your experience with moving these plants, ideal time,
> and preferred growing site.
>
> Kristl
> Gardens North Seeds
> N. Gower, Ontario
> Zone 4 (usually snowless)
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