seattle

about 200 feet from puget sound

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:06:46 GMT, "Cereoid-UR12-"
wrote:

You still haven't answered the question you were asked, stubborn Billybob.

Exactly where on the planet are you?

How about telling us which USDA hardiness zone you are in too?

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Bundling up the leaves is a bad idea and a waste of time. The ropes
rigmarole is a waste of time.

It is far more important to protect the rootstock from cold. Try mulching
the plants instead.


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pac nw

well they have survived at least 10 winters and i know it
has been in the 20's every now and then for periods of time

spent 2+ hours yesterday ropping and belting up the leaves
and cutting dead leaves off the bottom

left it bundled up

good idea or bad?

only did it to one of the plants

plan/theory is to gradually release the ropes over a couple
weeks hoping that this will restore the uprightness

good or bad idea?

bill



On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 04:55:02 GMT, "Cereoid-UR12-"
wrote:

Exactly where on the planet are you?

Are you trying to grow them where they normally don't survive the winter?

Most Phormium cultivars cannot tolerate freezing temperatures.