Re: Rhododendrons
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- Subject: Re: Rhododendrons
- From: S* W*
- Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 20:01:57 -0000
Dear Donna,
I will be facinated to hear how you get on with your Rhodos. Here in
Cornwall, we are in what some people consider to be the Rhododendron capital
of the UK because of the mild, wet climate. Really , this is only because
they flower earlier and are less likely to get frosted when in flower. We
get a high rainfall, especially in winter and spring, but only occasionally
do we get prolonged spells of drought.
So I am sorry that I can offer you nothing but moral support, but I suspect
that folks in the drier southeast of the UK will be waiting for your results
with curiosity as well.
Good luck!
Tracy Wilson. Cornwall. UK
-----Original Message-----
From: James & Donna Davis <dsdavis@intop.net>
To: woodyplants@mallorn.com <woodyplants@mallorn.com>
Date: 01 January 2000 17:13
Subject: Rhododendrons
>To anyone or everyone
>on the subject of Rhododendrons:
>
>I did not realize that we, in the upper southeast portion of the state
>of Mississippi could grow rhododendrons with any sucess, however I have
>taken advantage of my local library during this non-gardening time and
>am reading.
>I have a book named "The Southern Garden" by Ben Arthur Davis. the book
>was published in 1971, but I am hoping that his writings still ring
>true. I believe he is quoating from an article by Arthur L. Coyle on
>the subjec of rhododendrons in the South.
>Mr. Coyle has named a few that supposely are bred for the Southern
>climate. I have chosen Alba Elegans, Apple-blossom Pink (R. catawbiense
>albus) as my first project to try, and I am in need of all the advice I
>can get. I thought I would start with one plant and if I don't kill
>one, then it's full speed ahead.
>keep in mind, here in NE Mississippi we have high heat, high humidity,
>and from July on it's a nightmare. everyone knows how this past season
>treated a lot of people, so keep this in mind and if you don't think
>it's a wise idea, then let me know.
>
>Thanks
>Donna in NE Mississippi zone 7
>
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