Re: afternoon sun
- Subject: Re: [SG] afternoon sun
- From: D* T*
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 19:23:36 -0400
Bobbi, you can take it back. I know that's a hassle and may not be worth it to you, but they don't mind.
Diann
Bobbi Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU> wrote:
>Try Rose of Sharon 'Diana'--sorry, I forget the botanial name. Maybe
>Hibiscus? Used to be Althea I think. 'Diana' is sterile, so won't seed
>about, and blooms a very long time. Flowers are pure white and it is not
>as tall as the usual Rose of Sharon. But it is just as tough. I see them
>around town planted in rather hostile environments and they seem to
>thrive.
>
>Caution: We bought a Rose of Sharon labeled 'Diana' that proved to be
>something else. This was at Lowe's, with an irresistable pricetag, so it
>serves us right.
>
>Bobbi Diehl
>Bloomington, IN
>zone 5/6
>
>On Sat, 6 Oct 2001, Nancy Stedman wrote:
>
>> Anyone have a suggestion for a tall'ish perennial, or a small'ish bush, that
>> will bloom and not wilt in a few hours of very hot afternoon sun a day?
>> (Rest of the day is shade.) This small bed is in front of a white wall that
>> radiates heat and is bookended by two old yews that seem to steal all the
>> water. The only things that have done all right in this location are hostas,
>> ferns, Oriental lilies, a small weeping Japanese maple and a small clethra
>> ('Hummingbird'). Many plants won't bloom, hydrangeas and Japanese anemones
>> droop, and astilbes burn to a crisp. Even impatiens gets a bit, well,
>> impatient. This is the front of my house so I would like something to be
>> going on.
>> TIA,
>> Nancy S. (zone 6B, NYC)
>>
>>
>
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