Re: DEEP shade
Hello Diann,
I do not know that primula are any more attractive to slugs than Hosta or any
other perennial... especially when first emerging. I do not have all that much
trouble here with slugs and mulch everything each fall. have not used slug bait to
amount to anything except in the seedling beds and pots. We do keep a health bird
population here, along with all the other critters and thing tend to stay in
balance. I do get some damage, but nothing truly bad in appearance.
To much moisture for too long will give you mildew on the Green and Gold. It
like moisture, but wants the well-drained and easing off a bit during summer. Mine
have bloomed from the first year they arrived as tiny plugs. They get plenty of
light, but no full sun.... they definitely are in shade, but not what I would call
heavy shade. Too much nitrogen in the soil could produce al vegetative growth and
lessen bloom.....
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Diann Barbee Thoma <diannthoma@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: [SG] DEEP shade
> Gene, are primulas prime slug foder? Those lettucy green leaves of the ones
> I have sure look like it.
>
> Also wondering about Green and Gold. I have a side garden with quite a bit
> of it and it didn't bloom much last year. I'm thinking they need pretty good
> moisture to bloom? They get anywhere from bright shade to shade, but I
> didn't notice a blooming difference based on light.
>
> Thanks,
> Diann
