Re: Forthergilla 'Mt. Airy'
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- Subject: Re: Forthergilla 'Mt. Airy'
- From: D* L*
- Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 19:55:25 -0400 (EDT)
Can the Forthergilla 'Mt Airy'be grown in dry shade? How about Kerria
japonica?
Denise Leonard
Tanstaafl Farm
Greenfield, MA
dal@shaysnet.com
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
> On Apr 09, SSaxton@schwabe.com wrote:
> > is this plant similar to f. gardenii 'Blue Mist'?
>
> Hi Susan,
>
> It's my understanding that 'Blue Mist' is a smaller cultivar, topping
> off at about 2-3' in height. Fall color also tends to be much more
> variable on it.
>
> 'Mt. Airy' is larger at 5-6' (getting close to F. major proportions)
> with greener summer foliage (although it still has a bluish cast)
> and more reliable fall color.
>
> Chris
>
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