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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Buddleia: Reply- Now bloomin' Blooming Shrubs

Hello Clyde,
    We all have problems growing certain shrubs or perennials that
sometimes our neighbor next door grows to perfection just to spite us;-))
Being in the same hardiness zone is no assurance, just one more factor on a
long list.
     The 'trick' to the shrubs you list below is to create the right
microenvironment. Hopefully somewhat similar to what they would find in
nature to grow and thrive.
      I have not had any luck with Butterfly Bush myself, but only tried it
once when I first began gardening, Not much of a test. I do grow azaleas
both species and hybrids. Also the old ironclad Rhodies that take clay soil
and a modern hybrid or two. Heath I do grow and get blooms some winters,
but nothing like you would get out in OR or WA. Mtn. Laurel does fine once
you find the right spot. I have killed a few and have 3 struggling, but one
is just beautiful. My Awful Korean Dogwoods bloomed for the first time last
year. Awfully nice..especially with the clematis I planted for blooms until
the dogwood decided to bloom.
    Gingers enjoy an eastern or northern exposure in a not too rich soil-
well drained. I have about a dozen species in my garden now and I am still
collecting.
     Like all relationship you just have to provide the right environment
then allow it to happen in its own time.

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> Hi Bobbi!
> I wish you luck!! But to me it is in the same category as the daphnes,
heaths,
> heathers, laurels, most azaleas, most rhodies, gingers, and that AWFUL
Korean
> dogwood. Our winters are MUCH too severe to grow budds and such. NOW,
maybe if
> we had a dependable snow cover......
>
> Try growing the early blooming annuals here in central Indiana-clarkias
et al.
> --cannot do!
>
> Clyde C.
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