Growing plants a little too tender for your garden is rather a gamble, as a really severe winter may kill off many treasures. For this reason, I don't like to spend too much money on my tender plants - most are raised from seed or from cuttings donated by friends. Similarly, it is best to avoid using really tender plants in important structural positions, for example, screening an unpleasant view.
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Aug 7, 2000 11:22 PM
Interesting that you should say that Alchemilla (lady's mantle) selfseeds more in one garden than another. In my last garden (quite shady, clay loam soil) it didn't spread at all, whereas here (sunny ...
-- posted by JaneHollis
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Aug 2, 2000 5:12 PM
and Ladies mantle.
I have been virtually off air for nearly 3 weeks, Jane, but I am nearly back to normal.
I am sure that if you scatter the seed in situ, when fresh, it will soon be the bane of ...
-- posted by Gay_Klok
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Aug 2, 2000 3:16 AM
Hi Holly, Sorry to get back to you so late on your query - been having a few problems with my computer. I have grown Alchemilla mollis from bought seed myself, but I must confess that only 3 actuall ...
-- posted by JaneHollis
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Jul 15, 2000 9:19 PM
You are so right! I planted Phyllostachys nigra years ago - it's supposed to be more than tender here - but it keeps on going. I am in zone 6, but have often had luck with plants that are allegedly te ...
-- posted by CarolWallace
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Jul 15, 2000 9:03 PM
Hi Jane,
I have just discovered your lovely site and informative articles. The www is the best thing for gardeners since fertilizer!
Would you mind telling me how you start alchemilla mollis fr ...
-- posted by HollyT
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