Re: [SG] Hellebores
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Hellebores
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 01:41:22 -0400
You might want to try H. argutifolius first as it is supposed to tolerate
or even prefer rather dry conditions, plus it is one that is only hardy to
z6 in the first place. This one wants a bit of sun - likely morning would
be best. I know Texas summers are hotter and drier than mine (lived there
once) - really no comparison, but if you can irrigate and provide shade
from the hottest part of the day, I should think that H. foetidus would
also thrive...have some that have put themselves in extremely dry spots in
my garden. I have not noticed my H. x hybridus being affected by heat, per
se. Would also think your weather a bit less humid than mine? Seems to me
that extreme humidity with heat is more debilitating and fosters leaf
disease more than heat and dryness in combination.
I do think you should try some. Nothing ventured, etc., and they are very
rewarding plants as well as undemanding, in my experience. Do think you
will need to be able to water them, however, in your climate.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: James P. Robinson III <jprobins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
> Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 1:10 PM
>
> Thanks, Gene. No, I never heard from anybody in Texas, and I am still a
> little concerned about how they will take our brutally hot and dry
Summers.
> But I am planning on giving them a try anyway.
