Re: [SG] Caryopteris/ Blue Mist Spirea
Hello Bobbi,
Thanks bunches..... just the kind of good personal experience
information I was seeking. Full sun it is for the Caryopteris. My single
plant is on the western edge of the garden and does not get full sun until
around 3 p.m. or so. somewhat open position so that would be considered full
sun with that kind of light and intensity.
No to really put you in a corner... would you consider placing the
yellow foliage and blue blooms of a Caryopteris with the Eupatorum Chocolate
foliage? I am tempted, but the combination is a bit strong for my eyes.
Guess I am looking for opinions on companion plants.Perhaps I am going
eccentric in my old age?
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Roberta Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [SG] Caryopteris/ Blue Mist Spirea
> Hi, Gene! I have grown caryopteris for years and it's always struggled for
> me in part shade. Plants I've seen that were doing well were in full sun.
> We lost a big old hickory in the back yard this spring, and my caryopteris
> seems a little happier. Not full sun, but as good as it gets in my yard.
> Same is true of Russian sage. It's really making a comeback this year. I
> would say, give both as much sun as you can. Full sun would be ideal. 80%
> sun would be about the minimum. As for hardiness, some of these plants
> have survived 8-10 years for me but they were not happy campers until this
> year!
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
