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Re: kalmia

>    I admit it! I have been smitten by color photos in Wayside and
> other glossy catalogues with the beautiful shrub, Kalmia 'Olympic Fire"
> but I'm reluctant to try it without encouragement from others who've
> grown it.  In zone 5b, we can get a lot of heat and humidity in the
> summer as well as considerable below zero (Fahrenheit) winters in the
> years that don't include el nino  :)

Hi Susan!

   I'm afraid that the Kalmia probably would not do too well here
   in East Central Illinois -- they'll never look as good as the
   photos in your catalogs.

   They perform best in sunny locations, so placing them in dense
   shade may keep them cool and provide more moisture, but
   your shrubs will be more gangly and less floriferous.

   But I also understand the "I just have to try it" mentality.
   Otherwise, it wouldn't be any fun!

Chris
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