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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
Cynthia Snowden ) wrote
On a recent holiday in The Scillies I purchased a 'black' Aeonium from a garden stall - there was no-one around to ask advice. The Aeonium seems to be a popular garden plant in the Scillies and I am hoping that it will thrive here in North Devon. Is it OK for me to plant it in the garden or should I keep it in the porch for the winter before risking putting it outside? I live on Arran, seaside climate, mild though not as warm as the Scillies, but I've yet to see an aeonium permanently planted outside here. Most people here seem to grow them in pots, outddors in summer, and put the pots under glass or cover for winter, so that's what I'm doing with two I acquired in spring. I suspect the Scillies are drier than here, and rain might be more of a threat to them than a minor chill. I understand that one can propagate them by literally cutting off the rosette with a couple of inches of stem and planting this cutting. Meanwhile the original plant will develop a couple of new rosettes. At the moment my plant just has the one rosette. Would it be advisable to 'cut off its head' at this early stage? Dunno. Mine were both a bit feeble when I got them (yoghurt pots in village plant sale) but have come on tremendously in the warm summer we've had and look cracking atm. I'm going to wait till spring to propagate. When I've got spares will be the time for hardiness trials next winter. Does anyone know if "black" aeonium Schwarzkopf was really named after the American general? Mine were labelled " Stormin' Norman" :-) Janet |
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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to delay taking cuttings until
later. Re your yoghurt pot, Sacha, I found a good article on the internet which advises the use of terracotta pots as plastic ones do not breath. You can see the article on http://www.easycactus.co.uk/aeonium/ Cynthia Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). "Sacha" wrote in message ... in article , Janet Baraclough at wrote on 21/9/03 3:55 pm: Cynthia Snowden ) wrote On a recent holiday in The Scillies I purchased a 'black' Aeonium from a garden stall - there was no-one around to ask advice. The Aeonium seems to be a popular garden plant in the Scillies and I am hoping that it will thrive here in North Devon. Is it OK for me to plant it in the garden or should I keep it in the porch for the winter before risking putting it outside? I live on Arran, seaside climate, mild though not as warm as the Scillies, but I've yet to see an aeonium permanently planted outside here. Most people here seem to grow them in pots, outddors in summer, and put the pots under glass or cover for winter, so that's what I'm doing with two I acquired in spring. I suspect the Scillies are drier than here, and rain might be more of a threat to them than a minor chill. I understand that one can propagate them by literally cutting off the rosette with a couple of inches of stem and planting this cutting. Meanwhile the original plant will develop a couple of new rosettes. At the moment my plant just has the one rosette. Would it be advisable to 'cut off its head' at this early stage? Dunno. Mine were both a bit feeble when I got them (yoghurt pots in village plant sale) but have come on tremendously in the warm summer we've had and look cracking atm. I'm going to wait till spring to propagate. When I've got spares will be the time for hardiness trials next winter. Does anyone know if "black" aeonium Schwarzkopf was really named after the American general? Mine were labelled " Stormin' Norman" :-) Janet I don't know but haven't they been around a bit longer than he has been famous? In the Plant Finder, there's one A aroboretum called Arnold Schwarzkoppf which is probably the real name. It just means Black Head in German, doesn't it? I must say I prefer the name of yours, though. ;-) -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to delay taking cuttings until
later. Re your yoghurt pot, Sacha, I found a good article on the internet which advises the use of terracotta pots as plastic ones do not breath. You can see the article on http://www.easycactus.co.uk/aeonium/ Cynthia Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). "Sacha" wrote in message ... in article , Janet Baraclough at wrote on 21/9/03 3:55 pm: Cynthia Snowden ) wrote On a recent holiday in The Scillies I purchased a 'black' Aeonium from a garden stall - there was no-one around to ask advice. The Aeonium seems to be a popular garden plant in the Scillies and I am hoping that it will thrive here in North Devon. Is it OK for me to plant it in the garden or should I keep it in the porch for the winter before risking putting it outside? I live on Arran, seaside climate, mild though not as warm as the Scillies, but I've yet to see an aeonium permanently planted outside here. Most people here seem to grow them in pots, outddors in summer, and put the pots under glass or cover for winter, so that's what I'm doing with two I acquired in spring. I suspect the Scillies are drier than here, and rain might be more of a threat to them than a minor chill. I understand that one can propagate them by literally cutting off the rosette with a couple of inches of stem and planting this cutting. Meanwhile the original plant will develop a couple of new rosettes. At the moment my plant just has the one rosette. Would it be advisable to 'cut off its head' at this early stage? Dunno. Mine were both a bit feeble when I got them (yoghurt pots in village plant sale) but have come on tremendously in the warm summer we've had and look cracking atm. I'm going to wait till spring to propagate. When I've got spares will be the time for hardiness trials next winter. Does anyone know if "black" aeonium Schwarzkopf was really named after the American general? Mine were labelled " Stormin' Norman" :-) Janet I don't know but haven't they been around a bit longer than he has been famous? In the Plant Finder, there's one A aroboretum called Arnold Schwarzkoppf which is probably the real name. It just means Black Head in German, doesn't it? I must say I prefer the name of yours, though. ;-) -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to delay taking cuttings until
later. Re your yoghurt pot, Sacha, I found a good article on the internet which advises the use of terracotta pots as plastic ones do not breath. You can see the article on http://www.easycactus.co.uk/aeonium/ Cynthia Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). "Sacha" wrote in message ... in article , Janet Baraclough at wrote on 21/9/03 3:55 pm: Cynthia Snowden ) wrote On a recent holiday in The Scillies I purchased a 'black' Aeonium from a garden stall - there was no-one around to ask advice. The Aeonium seems to be a popular garden plant in the Scillies and I am hoping that it will thrive here in North Devon. Is it OK for me to plant it in the garden or should I keep it in the porch for the winter before risking putting it outside? I live on Arran, seaside climate, mild though not as warm as the Scillies, but I've yet to see an aeonium permanently planted outside here. Most people here seem to grow them in pots, outddors in summer, and put the pots under glass or cover for winter, so that's what I'm doing with two I acquired in spring. I suspect the Scillies are drier than here, and rain might be more of a threat to them than a minor chill. I understand that one can propagate them by literally cutting off the rosette with a couple of inches of stem and planting this cutting. Meanwhile the original plant will develop a couple of new rosettes. At the moment my plant just has the one rosette. Would it be advisable to 'cut off its head' at this early stage? Dunno. Mine were both a bit feeble when I got them (yoghurt pots in village plant sale) but have come on tremendously in the warm summer we've had and look cracking atm. I'm going to wait till spring to propagate. When I've got spares will be the time for hardiness trials next winter. Does anyone know if "black" aeonium Schwarzkopf was really named after the American general? Mine were labelled " Stormin' Norman" :-) Janet I don't know but haven't they been around a bit longer than he has been famous? In the Plant Finder, there's one A aroboretum called Arnold Schwarzkoppf which is probably the real name. It just means Black Head in German, doesn't it? I must say I prefer the name of yours, though. ;-) -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
in article , Cynthia Snowden at
wrote on 22/9/03 11:14 pm: Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to delay taking cuttings until later. Re your yoghurt pot, Sacha, I found a good article on the internet which advises the use of terracotta pots as plastic ones do not breath. You can see the article on http://www.easycactus.co.uk/aeonium/ Cynthia snip Er, I didn't suggest yoghurt pots. ;-) Janet said she bought hers already planted in them. -- Sacha (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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AEONIUM - safe outside in our climate?
My mistake - I realised it afterwards. Sorry !! Still, someone might be
interested. Cynthia Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). "Sacha" wrote in message ... in article , Cynthia Snowden at wrote on 22/9/03 11:14 pm: Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to delay taking cuttings until later. Re your yoghurt pot, Sacha, I found a good article on the internet which advises the use of terracotta pots as plastic ones do not breath. You can see the article on http://www.easycactus.co.uk/aeonium/ Cynthia snip Er, I didn't suggest yoghurt pots. ;-) Janet said she bought hers already planted in them. -- Sacha (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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