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Originally Posted by Judith in France
On Sep 12, 11:22*am, "Sheila" wrote:
"Judith in France" wrote in ...
On Sep 12, 3:40 am, "Sheila" wrote:
"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2009-09-11 20:50:44 +0100, "Sheila"
said:
Do you know which you had/have?! I'm just amazed because we have seen a
great increase in the 'common' Crocosmia masonorum - previously known to
many as Montbretia. It's popped up all over the place and we have to rip
a lot of it out.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon
Sorry, the ones I am talking about failing were the c.Lucifer that Judith
sent to me last year. Its the common "Montbretia" that I am culling.
Any thoughts on the Columbine surviving a dig up?
I wonder when is the best time to dig up the C.Lucifer? *I will send
some more to you and Pete.
Judith
I dont know Judith, mine is staying firmly where it is for now! * Thank you,
I would be very grateful. Do you still have my address?
I have it archived, it's time to clean out the archives, there are
literally thousands of emails and stuff in there! I just need some
advice on when it is best to lift them. If I don't get a reply here,
I will start a new thread on it.
Judith |
Hi, Judith, I have three large clumps of 'Lucifer' growing by the side of the road not very far from where I live that somebody has obviously dumped at some time and I use these as my stock beds. I find the best time to split it is in very early spring just as the new shoots are starting to appear and are about 4ins long, I did once try to do it in the autumn but most of the plants failed to grow very well. I also try to take clumps of about 3/4 shoots put into a 3 litre pot ( I have to charge a little more but find I always sell out of 'Lucifer' very quickly) Hope this helps, regards Lannerman.