I've been given some Liatris corms but as I've never grown this plant
before I am seeking advice on how deep to plant.
Also, would it be advantageous to start them in small pots first prior
to transplanting into the garden when roots have developed ?

Thanks.

On 8/3/08 17:53, in article , "p.
pleater" wrote:

I've been given some Liatris corms but as I've never grown this plant
before I am seeking advice on how deep to plant.
Also, would it be advantageous to start them in small pots first prior
to transplanting into the garden when roots have developed ?

Thanks.



It would do no harm to start them in pots and then move them out into their
eventual position. While they're hardy, they don't like wet and if it's
going to get as cold and wet as the forecasts say, I'd keep them potted up
for now. I'd think they need to be about 6" or so into the ground but they
need good soil that drains well and a sunny position to partial shade.
They're most effective if planted in clumps. I love them and my mother's
Guernsey garden is full of them.
You may know this already but for those who don't, Liatris spicata is
interesting in that it opens from the top down, whereas most plants do the
exact opposite. It's a really charming plant, IMO and one that isn't valued
enough.

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 8/3/08 17:53, in article ,
"p.
pleater" wrote:

I've been given some Liatris corms but as I've never grown this plant
before I am seeking advice on how deep to plant.
Also, would it be advantageous to start them in small pots first
prior
to transplanting into the garden when roots have developed ?

Thanks.



It would do no harm to start them in pots and then move them out into
their
eventual position. While they're hardy, they don't like wet and if
it's
going to get as cold and wet as the forecasts say, I'd keep them
potted up
for now. I'd think they need to be about 6" or so into the ground but
they
need good soil that drains well and a sunny position to partial shade.
They're most effective if planted in clumps. I love them and my
mother's
Guernsey garden is full of them.
You may know this already but for those who don't, Liatris spicata is
interesting in that it opens from the top down, whereas most plants do
the
exact opposite. It's a really charming plant, IMO and one that isn't
valued
enough.

--
Sacha

Thank you Sacha.