Re: [SG] Nikko Blue and Lobelias and Rhodies

On lobelias: The beautiful blue Lobelia siphilitica, which is supposed to be
easier than cardinalis, will die over the winter if its crown gets covered
by leaves, making it a hard plant to keep alive in a woodland situation.
Nancy S. (NYC)
>
 Variegated Lobelias - a plant with variegated foliage that is supposed
>to be all-green sometimes is being 'striped' by virus.  What does the
>variegation look like (color, form, etc.)?  I have only been able to grow
>Lobelia cardinalis in soil that is constantly moist, away from other
>plants, and in shade during the hottest part of the day.  It still dies
>after three years.
>
>Does anyone remember that candy 'lipstick' that was a popular treat 30-40
>years ago?  I'm talking about the one that was about 1/2" thick, maybe
>larger.  If you do, feature that color (impossible to describe) on
>Rhododendron blossoms.  What variety is it?  I saw it for the first time
>this year while out on a drive, and now I can't remember where it was.
>
>
>Sheila Smith
>mikecook@pipeline.com
>Niles, MI  USA, Z 5/6
>
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