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Jovellana
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Is anyone else growing Jovellana violacea? I would be interested in other gardeners' experience. I am gardening on London clay. My Jovellana survived last winter in the ground in a raised bed with improved drainage. However, although it put on growth this spring/summer, it never flowered. It has plenty of sun, but I'm uncertain of the feeding regime. Do they prefer poor soil or nutrient-rich soil? For this winter, I have potted it up and put it in a cold, frost-free garden room with good light. This should give it a head start next spring. I would be grateful for any other enlightenment. Spider |
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Jovellana
"Spider" wrote in message ...
Hi, Is anyone else growing Jovellana violacea? I would be interested in other gardeners' experience. I am gardening on London clay. My Jovellana survived last winter in the ground in a raised bed with improved drainage. However, although it put on growth this spring/summer, it never flowered. It has plenty of sun, but I'm uncertain of the feeding regime. Do they prefer poor soil or nutrient-rich soil? For this winter, I have potted it up and put it in a cold, frost-free garden room with good light. This should give it a head start next spring. I would be grateful for any other enlightenment. Spider Looks interesting. This site (in French) suggests that they like rich / fertile soil. Maybe it needs a good feed. http://nature.jardin.free.fr/arbriss..._violacea.html |
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Jovellana
Hi Philip,
Thank you so much for responding with that great site. My French isn't brilliant, but for plants it's well worth the effort! Jovellana is a lovely little plant - charming in flower, as you saw. I will feed it up in Spring and let you know how I get on. Thanks again. Spider Philip wrote in message m... "Spider" wrote in message ... Hi, Is anyone else growing Jovellana violacea? I would be interested in other gardeners' experience. I am gardening on London clay. My Jovellana survived last winter in the ground in a raised bed with improved drainage. However, although it put on growth this spring/summer, it never flowered. It has plenty of sun, but I'm uncertain of the feeding regime. Do they prefer poor soil or nutrient-rich soil? For this winter, I have potted it up and put it in a cold, frost-free garden room with good light. This should give it a head start next spring. I would be grateful for any other enlightenment. Spider Looks interesting. This site (in French) suggests that they like rich / fertile soil. Maybe it needs a good feed. http://nature.jardin.free.fr/arbriss..._violacea.html |
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