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Buddleja alternifolia
"Glen Able" wrote in message ... Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the B.davidiis that I'm used to. I assume I should leave the stake when I plant it out - will I need to do any pruning or staking in the near future? thank you! p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? 1) ALTERNIFOLIA means alternating leaf grows, which means one leaf grows on the left side of the twig and the next one will then grow on the right side, then the left again and so on. 2) alternifolia - means “with leaves arranged alternately,” not in pairs or whorls. Most dogwoods have opposite leaves, but the pagoda dogwood, Cornus alternifolia, has alternate leaves. Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? Jenny |
Buddleja alternifolia
In article , "JennyC" writes: | | p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? | | Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? Only for flying on aircraft with wings arranged alternately :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Buddleja alternifolia
"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... In article , "JennyC" writes: | | p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? | | Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? Only for flying on aircraft with wings arranged alternately :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. Like that Concorde on its way to Scotland? Neil |
Buddleja alternifolia
In article , Glen Able
writes Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the B.davidiis that I'm used to. I assume I should leave the stake when I plant it out - will I need to do any pruning or staking in the near future? thank you! p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? Alternate leaves - as opposed to leaves that grow in pairs opposite to each other like on B davidii. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Buddleja alternifolia
1) ALTERNIFOLIA means alternating leaf grows, which means one leaf grows
on the left side of the twig and the next one will then grow on the right side, then the left again and so on. 2) alternifolia - means "with leaves arranged alternately," not in pairs or whorls. Most dogwoods have opposite leaves, but the pagoda dogwood, Cornus alternifolia, has alternate leaves. Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? Jenny Ta - should've guessed that. Please receive 10 bonus points, by digital transfer - .. . . . . .. . . . . |
Buddleja alternifolia
Jane Ransom wrote in message ...
In article , Glen Able writes Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? [...] No idea why it is called alternifolia :( The leaves are placed alternately rather than oppositely ("oppositifolia"). Mike. |
Buddleja alternifolia
"Neil Jones" wrote in message ... "Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... In article , "JennyC" writes: | | p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? | | Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? Only for flying on aircraft with wings arranged alternately :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. Like that Concorde on its way to Scotland? No, that's just been badly pruned. Steve |
Buddleja alternifolia
"Glen Able" wrote in message
... Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the B.davidiis that I'm used to. I assume I should leave the stake when I plant it out - will I need to do any pruning or staking in the near future? Mrs H's grandfather bought her one of these, it formed an open bush mound about 8 foot high, and has survived the hacking or wind damage of lower branches without caring too much. I would stake it for about 2 years, then let it do what it wants. It's not very much like the davidii. |
Buddleja alternifolia
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:30:41 +0100, "Glen Able"
wrote: Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the B.davidiis that I'm used to. For the first half of this growing season it will look a bit delicate, then it should take off. It isn't at all like B. davidii. I like it loosely trained against a sunny wall. Don't prune it hard like you would a B. davidii, just a bit of light pruning to achieve the shape you want. Mine is loosely fanned out against the wall with new growth and flowers cascading outwards. Rod Weed my email address to reply http://website.lineone.net/~rodcraddock/index.html |
Buddleja alternifolia
In article , JennyC
writes 1) ALTERNIFOLIA means alternating leaf grows, which means one leaf grows on the left side of the twig and the next one will then grow on the right side, then the left again and so on. 2) alternifolia - means “with leaves arranged alternately,” not in pairs or whorls. Most dogwoods have opposite leaves, but the pagoda dogwood, Cornus alternifolia, has alternate leaves. But aren't all buddlejas the same? -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see |
Buddleja alternifolia
In article , Mike Lyle
writes The leaves are placed alternately rather than oppositely ("oppositifolia"). I thought all buddleias are like that - must go and have a look!!! -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see |
Buddleja alternifolia
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:22:47 +0200, "JennyC" wrote:
"Glen Able" wrote in message ... Hi all, Can anyone give me some clues about how to look after my new 18" Buddleja alternifolia, please? I'm especially confused about the fact that it's tied to a thin stake, looking much more like, say, a Russian vine than the B.davidiis that I'm used to. I assume I should leave the stake when I plant it out - will I need to do any pruning or staking in the near future? thank you! p.s. for bonus points, what does the name 'alternifolia' mean? 1) ALTERNIFOLIA means alternating leaf grows, which means one leaf grows on the left side of the twig and the next one will then grow on the right side, then the left again and so on. 2) alternifolia - means “with leaves arranged alternately,” not in pairs or whorls. Most dogwoods have opposite leaves, but the pagoda dogwood, Cornus alternifolia, has alternate leaves. Can I use my extra points at the Air Mile shoppe ? and your AH vouchers? |
Buddleja alternifolia
In article , Robert E A
Harvey writes Mrs H's grandfather bought her one of these, it formed an open bush mound about 8 foot high, and has survived the hacking or wind damage of lower branches without caring too much. I would stake it for about 2 years, then let it do what it wants. It's not very much like the davidii. It's nothing like davidii. It grows in a rather surprised fashion with the branches, which aren't as thick or as straight as davidii, going in all directions. I pruned mine in a standard fashion so that I had about three or four feet of clear stem as it makes a very pretty small tree. The scent is wonderful and the bees seem to like it far more than the ordinary Buddleja. They have a large one in Wisley by an archway and it was that one that inspired e to grow my own. It takes very easily from cuttings as well though you have to watch for suckers. Janet -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
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