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Hi Sacha,
I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
On Jul 9, 6:03 pm, "Spider" wrote:
Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Spider, long time to see you here again , it's lovely to see you, how's your garden growing then? Judith |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Judith in France" wrote in message ... On Jul 9, 6:03 pm, "Spider" wrote: Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Spider, long time to see you here again , it's lovely to see you, how's your garden growing then? Judith It's growing quite well, thank you. Some parts are 'work in progress' so don't look like much just now. In spite of that, some kind friends and visitors pop in and say 'wow', so I try and see it the way they do. We gardeners always see the weeds and duff areas, don't we? Once in a while it's nice to have ones eyes opened by a compliment. I have a long L-shaped border which is looking quite lovely, fronted by a two-level cascade pond which is a reliable attention-getter. All the same, I'll be glad when I've got the outstanding jobs done. It's nice to be back, by-the-way, and thank you. Spider |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 9/7/08 18:03, in article , "Spider" wrote: Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
On 9/7/08 19:18, in article , "Spider"
wrote: snip Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider If you lift it for the winter, you could always plunge it in its pot (or a larger one if needed) next spring. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 9/7/08 18:03, in article , "Spider" wrote: Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider I find I can overwinter this outside only up against warm walls (south or west) fortunately allthough its not at all keen on frost it does not mind wind and salt too much, seed is best surface sown, allthough cuttings are easy it requires a certain steely will to cut the shoots as the flowers are at the tops!, mine flowers all year under glass but has a winter break outside, if you like this you will I think love its madeiran cousin isoplexis sceptrum http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk/shrub...issceptrum.htm -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
On 9/7/08 19:30, in article ,
"Charlie Pridham" wrote: In article , says... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 9/7/08 18:03, in article , "Spider" wrote: Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider I find I can overwinter this outside only up against warm walls (south or west) fortunately allthough its not at all keen on frost it does not mind wind and salt too much, seed is best surface sown, allthough cuttings are easy it requires a certain steely will to cut the shoots as the flowers are at the tops!, mine flowers all year under glass but has a winter break outside, if you like this you will I think love its madeiran cousin isoplexis sceptrum http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk/shrub...issceptrum.htm Spectacular plant, Charlie. I love that colour. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
I bought Isoplexus canariensis from HH nearly 10 years ago and planted
it in an east facing border where it has flowered from March through to December ever since. At first it was exposed to open skies all year round and very occasionally, the youngest shoots were very slightly burned on cold clear winter nights. Damage was superficial and did not impede continued growth of those shoots. A later-planted seedling of Cornus capitata grew up to provide an evergreen canopy after a few years and there has been no subsequent 'radiation burn' to the Isoplexus. During an average winter, there are about 2 or 3 times when air temperatures drop to around -2C. for a couple of hours around daybreak, but we do not get night-long freezes. In 2006 -4C was recorded on December 28th which was the lowest it has fallen during the 18 years I've lived here. For four nights in succession during the following February, we saw -1C and -2C. but again these lows only lasted a couple of hours at most. No damage was incurred to the Isoplexus nor was flowering delayed. Since then, we've had no sub-zero temperatures and the plant has been either in bud or flower throughout. Unfortunately despite regular pruning to maintain shape, the Isoplexus has become very 'straggly' over the past couple of years with shoots dying back for no apparent reason at almost any time of the year. It is known to be a relatively short-lived shrub and I intend to take it out and replace with the larger leaved Isoplexus sceptrum when it stops flowering. If it stops flowering. |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
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, says... I bought Isoplexus canariensis from HH nearly 10 years ago and planted it in an east facing border where it has flowered from March through to December ever since. At first it was exposed to open skies all year round and very occasionally, the youngest shoots were very slightly burned on cold clear winter nights. Damage was superficial and did not impede continued growth of those shoots. A later-planted seedling of Cornus capitata grew up to provide an evergreen canopy after a few years and there has been no subsequent 'radiation burn' to the Isoplexus. During an average winter, there are about 2 or 3 times when air temperatures drop to around -2C. for a couple of hours around daybreak, but we do not get night-long freezes. In 2006 -4C was recorded on December 28th which was the lowest it has fallen during the 18 years I've lived here. For four nights in succession during the following February, we saw -1C and -2C. but again these lows only lasted a couple of hours at most. No damage was incurred to the Isoplexus nor was flowering delayed. Since then, we've had no sub-zero temperatures and the plant has been either in bud or flower throughout. Unfortunately despite regular pruning to maintain shape, the Isoplexus has become very 'straggly' over the past couple of years with shoots dying back for no apparent reason at almost any time of the year. It is known to be a relatively short-lived shrub and I intend to take it out and replace with the larger leaved Isoplexus sceptrum when it stops flowering. If it stops flowering. Sadly this also has shoots die back and becomes straggly, I replace my Isoplexis plants about every 4th year (but I wouldn't be without either) -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 9/7/08 19:18, in article , "Spider" wrote: snip Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider If you lift it for the winter, you could always plunge it in its pot (or a larger one if needed) next spring. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, I may very well do that. Once I've got a few cuttings going, I will be able to experiment with it outside close to the house. At the moment, though, it's too precious to risk. Thanks for the idea. Spider |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... In article , says... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 9/7/08 18:03, in article , "Spider" wrote: Hi Sacha, I have a beautiful new plant, Isoplexis canarienses or Canary Island Foxglove. I have been able to learn a little bit about it, including that it is scarce in its own habitat. As it is often grown in the warmer southern counties (I bought it on the Isle of Wight), I am hoping you know it and perhaps have some experience of it. I understand it is rather tender, but would be very interested to learn your (and others, please) experience of it. Just how much protection do I need to give it? Or can I get away with little or no protection in SE London? I've read that it's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings .. how easy? .. how much variation in the seedlings? Well, really, *anything* you can tell me about it. I'm smitten! Thanks for time, Spider Ray says (!) it's quite tender and he doubts it will survive with you if you're on the chilly outskirts. We do have it here but it overwinters indoors in a frost free but unheated greenhouse. It's fairly easy to propagate from both and Ray finds no variation in the seedlings. HTH! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Yes, that helps, Sacha, and thank you. It's in a large trough at the moment in a place that will feel rather exposed come winter, so I'll have to lift it in autumn and keep it indoors. I shall certainly be trying to propagate it, so Ray's reassurances are most welcome. Do thank him for me. Spider I find I can overwinter this outside only up against warm walls (south or west) fortunately allthough its not at all keen on frost it does not mind wind and salt too much, seed is best surface sown, allthough cuttings are easy it requires a certain steely will to cut the shoots as the flowers are at the tops!, mine flowers all year under glass but has a winter break outside, if you like this you will I think love its madeiran cousin isoplexis sceptrum http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk/shrub...issceptrum.htm -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea Thanks, Charlie, I definitely want one of those .. it's lovely! I don't suppose there'll be any at Hampton Court tomorrow, but it's now top of my wish list. I've noted the surface sowing, thank you, and agree about taking cuttings. Mind you, I've noticed it's a bit brittle, so if a piece falls off in my hand I'll know what to do with it! Spider |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Dave Poole" wrote in message ... I bought Isoplexus canariensis from HH nearly 10 years ago and planted it in an east facing border where it has flowered from March through to December ever since. At first it was exposed to open skies all year round and very occasionally, the youngest shoots were very slightly burned on cold clear winter nights. Damage was superficial and did not impede continued growth of those shoots. A later-planted seedling of Cornus capitata grew up to provide an evergreen canopy after a few years and there has been no subsequent 'radiation burn' to the Isoplexus. During an average winter, there are about 2 or 3 times when air temperatures drop to around -2C. for a couple of hours around daybreak, but we do not get night-long freezes. In 2006 -4C was recorded on December 28th which was the lowest it has fallen during the 18 years I've lived here. For four nights in succession during the following February, we saw -1C and -2C. but again these lows only lasted a couple of hours at most. No damage was incurred to the Isoplexus nor was flowering delayed. Since then, we've had no sub-zero temperatures and the plant has been either in bud or flower throughout. Unfortunately despite regular pruning to maintain shape, the Isoplexus has become very 'straggly' over the past couple of years with shoots dying back for no apparent reason at almost any time of the year. It is known to be a relatively short-lived shrub and I intend to take it out and replace with the larger leaved Isoplexus sceptrum when it stops flowering. If it stops flowering. This non-stop flowering is very heartening! I think I'm going to really enjoy growing this. Once my neighbours and friends see it, they'll all want one, so I'm going to be very busy propagating. Good idea to plant a shrub to shelter it. Up here in London it's probably still a bit risky (we do have sub-zero temps.), but I can try it when I've got a spare plant. Thank you. Spider |
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On Jul 10, 3:39*am, Dave Poole wrote:
I bought Isoplexus canariensis from HH nearly 10 years ago and planted it in an east facing border where it has flowered from March through to December ever since. *At first it was exposed to open skies all year round and very occasionally, the youngest shoots were very slightly burned on cold clear winter nights. *Damage was superficial and did not impede continued growth of those shoots. *A later-planted seedling of Cornus capitata grew up to provide an evergreen canopy after a few years and there has been no subsequent 'radiation burn' to the Isoplexus. During an average winter, there are about 2 or 3 times when air temperatures drop to around -2C. for a couple of hours around daybreak, but we do not get night-long freezes. *In 2006 -4C was recorded on December 28th which was the lowest it has fallen during the 18 years I've lived here. *For four nights in succession during the following February, we saw -1C and -2C. but again these lows only lasted a couple of hours at most. *No damage was incurred to the Isoplexus nor was flowering delayed. Since then, we've had no sub-zero temperatures and the plant has been either in bud or flower throughout. Unfortunately despite regular pruning to maintain shape, the Isoplexus has become very 'straggly' over the past couple of years with shoots dying back for no apparent reason at almost any time of the year. *It is known to be a relatively short-lived shrub and I intend to take it out and replace with the larger leaved Isoplexus sceptrum when it stops flowering. *If it stops flowering. I just checked out the photos on google image, and after reading the above, I am very, very tempted. What a fabulous looking plant, and what tremendous flowering value!! Almost as good as my June to November fuschia hedge!! Thanks for that. Cat(h) |
Ping for Sacha .. Isoplexis canariensis
"Cat(h)" wrote in message ... On Jul 10, 3:39 am, Dave Poole wrote: I bought Isoplexus canariensis from HH nearly 10 years ago and planted it in an east facing border where it has flowered from March through to December ever since. At first it was exposed to open skies all year round and very occasionally, the youngest shoots were very slightly burned on cold clear winter nights. Damage was superficial and did not impede continued growth of those shoots. A later-planted seedling of Cornus capitata grew up to provide an evergreen canopy after a few years and there has been no subsequent 'radiation burn' to the Isoplexus. During an average winter, there are about 2 or 3 times when air temperatures drop to around -2C. for a couple of hours around daybreak, but we do not get night-long freezes. In 2006 -4C was recorded on December 28th which was the lowest it has fallen during the 18 years I've lived here. For four nights in succession during the following February, we saw -1C and -2C. but again these lows only lasted a couple of hours at most. No damage was incurred to the Isoplexus nor was flowering delayed. Since then, we've had no sub-zero temperatures and the plant has been either in bud or flower throughout. Unfortunately despite regular pruning to maintain shape, the Isoplexus has become very 'straggly' over the past couple of years with shoots dying back for no apparent reason at almost any time of the year. It is known to be a relatively short-lived shrub and I intend to take it out and replace with the larger leaved Isoplexus sceptrum when it stops flowering. If it stops flowering. I just checked out the photos on google image, and after reading the above, I am very, very tempted. What a fabulous looking plant, and what tremendous flowering value!! Almost as good as my June to November fuschia hedge!! Thanks for that. Cat(h) Yes, I'm really glad I tried it. I will definitely be propagating it and hope to try it in various places around my garden. If I'm really successful and have lots of spares, I'll mention it in this ng in case anyone's interested. At the moment, though, it's a relatively small plant and I can't yet take my personal cuttings without spoiling its appearance. As you say, Fuchsias are also great value, and easy to progagate. At the moment, I'm trying out the climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'. I'm pleased with it so far, and may expand on a new thread once I've lived with it a bit longer. Spider |
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