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Re: [SG] C. ramosa

Hi Bobbi,
        Sounds as though your Cimicifuga is having technical difficulties. I would
suggest another location this fall as it goes dormant. After four years it
should have multiple stems with large leaves reaching up to 18 to 24 inches
across. Bloom stalk should be either there or coming on and reaching at
least 5 feet.
        I do not recommend Miracle Grow. They are relatively light feeders as are
most woodland plants. Plenty of humus and organic matter in the next
location. Next year it should pop for you.
        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: Roberta Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>

> Subject: [SG] C. ramosa
> Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 3:32 PM
>
> Cindy and Sheila, I too have a Cimicifuga ramosa, growing on the west
side
> of our house. It's about 4 years old and has never bloomed (it has had a
> hard life, what with roofers, house painters, etc.). At the moment it is
> about 10" tall and wide. Is that normal for this time of year? If not,
how
> large should it be? How can I encourage it, other than giving it
> supplemental water during dry spells?  Miracle Gro?
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
>
> On Mon, 15 Jun 1998, Cindy Johnson wrote:
>
> > I'm a bit behind in my mail so I'm not sure if you got some answers
yet.  I
> > grow this plant in 2 spots, one of which is in sandy soil under a red
pine.
> > I do supplement water once in awhile, and the plant is getting bigger
and
> > nicer each year (this is the 4th summer).   It probably would grow
faster if
> > it got more water, I suppose.   It gets a bit of morning light and
dappled
> > light the rest of the day.  It's a beautiful plant when it's blooming,
very
> > striking.
> >
> > Cindy Johnson
> > White Bear Lake, MN
> > zone 4a
> >
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