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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Nov 11, 2008 19:46:47 GMT
I've mounded up the mulch around the roots and have a fleece bag at the ready for the crown. It's over 5' tall now and the stem is really quite thick.... ;D
I'll prolly put it's hat on tomorrow. It's well protected in the corner, altho we've had a few sparkly mornings that corner of the garden seems to have escaped....so far....
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Post by jean on Nov 11, 2008 20:57:03 GMT
Frost and cold weather are the problem CPB, I do hope they survive for you as they are amazing plants  |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 12, 2008 10:58:43 GMT
I've got millions of seedlings - they're everywhere this year!! I shall pot some up so I can plant them where I want them, cover some and leave the rest to sink or swim!!!
I also have about 10 year old ones which I must thin out to discard the ones in the wrong places ( must do it while OH isn't about as he tries to save them all!!!)
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Post by oldmoleskins on Nov 12, 2008 17:38:54 GMT
I've got millions of seedlings - they're everywhere this year!! I shall pot some up so I can plant them where I want them, cover some and leave the rest to sink or swim!!! I also have about 10 year old ones which I must thin out to discard the ones in the wrong places ( must do it while OH isn't about as he tries to save them all!!!) oooooo... anything postable? OM |
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Post by Amo on Nov 12, 2008 20:30:39 GMT
I've got millions of seedlings - they're everywhere this year!! I shall pot some up so I can plant them where I want them, cover some and leave the rest to sink or swim!!! I also have about 10 year old ones which I must thin out to discard the ones in the wrong places ( must do it while OH isn't about as he tries to save them all!!!)  Really Auricula!!! |
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Post by jean on Nov 12, 2008 20:54:02 GMT
I've got millions of seedlings - they're everywhere this year!! I shall pot some up so I can plant them where I want them, cover some and leave the rest to sink or swim!!! I also have about 10 year old ones which I must thin out to discard the ones in the wrong places ( must do it while OH isn't about as he tries to save them all!!!) Really Auricula!!! Lol, sorry but we seem to have lots too. The more southerly, the better they grow and they do self seed just like weeds |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Nov 15, 2008 21:15:10 GMT
Ours is being molly-coddled..... ;D  Dutchy says that the ghostly shape should deter burglars ;D (it does look like I've done somebody in and wrapped them up...just like Shelob....I'm not an Orc, honest! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 15, 2008 21:38:50 GMT
;D
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Post by jean on Nov 16, 2008 21:17:08 GMT
Ours is being molly-coddled..... ;D Dutchy says that the ghostly shape should deter burglars ;D (it does look like I've done somebody in and wrapped them up...just like Shelob....I'm not an Orc, honest! Lol CPB I think you should take it to an art exhibition  Its far too late this year but if any self seed next year I am quite happy to sends some babies to caring homes ;D |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Nov 17, 2008 17:49:07 GMT
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Post by jean on Jan 15, 2009 22:30:40 GMT
OM I thought of you when I noticed an echium growing out of the wall up in the car park (shades of Buddleias I think ) |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 16, 2009 9:56:16 GMT
As long as some one remembers to send him babies this Spring he won't mind ;D
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 16, 2009 9:57:36 GMT
OM I thought of you when I noticed an echium growing out of the wall up in the car park (shades of Buddleias I think ) They say what goes round comes round (or something like that)... is this to be my 'reward' for budd-goading RF and Dutchy - reports of echis growing wild and free... OM. |
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Post by Auricula on Jan 16, 2009 16:35:32 GMT
How have people's echiums survived? We even had severe frosts down here  and I have lost most of the self seeded seedlings  However, the large ones seem relatively ok - guess I'll have to wait until I come back from holiday before I'll know for certain |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 16, 2009 18:36:35 GMT
I won't know about mine until I unwrap him...dunno when...after the frosts?
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Post by Amo on Jan 16, 2009 21:02:56 GMT
I've lost my pinanana's I grew from seed but the Echium candicans are wrapped up. I will have a check of them tomorrow.
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 17, 2009 11:14:30 GMT
OM I thought of you when I noticed an echium growing out of the wall up in the car park (shades of Buddleias I think ) They say what goes round comes round (or something like that)... is this to be my 'reward' for budd-goading RF and Dutchy - reports of echis growing wild and free... OM. On the up Rosefriend now has living Budds in her garden....... |
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Post by jean on Jan 17, 2009 20:23:40 GMT
They say what goes round comes round (or something like that)... is this to be my 'reward' for budd-goading RF and Dutchy - reports of echis growing wild and free... OM. On the up Rosefriend now has living Budds in her garden....... Sorry OM I couldn't help myself - The wall is at least 12' high and the echium was looking so happy this morning   |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 19, 2009 10:02:17 GMT
Sorry OM I couldn't help myself - The wall is at least 12' high and the echium was looking so happy this morning Last time I saw something as joyous as that it was Willie jumping over the wall... my 'Chichester Two' have died in the PT despite fleece and while the originals in their corner are alive, they're sad, twisted things. I must start again, in a reliably sunny spot. OM. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 19, 2009 18:39:45 GMT
I'm a jibbering wreck now....I hope mine's OK.... |
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Post by jean on Jan 19, 2009 20:06:12 GMT
OM, they don't transplant very well from seedlings yet they seem to seed themselves in some very harsh places. I think that the best bet will be from seeds and sow them where you want them to grow, they obviously like poor, very well drained soil Btw I'm amazed the one on the wall survived as the temperature dropped to -6 one night |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 14, 2009 21:28:08 GMT
How are your echiums doing? I'm dying to take the fleece off mine.....
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 16, 2009 18:19:27 GMT
How are your echiums doing? I'm dying to take the fleece off mine..... Desperately gnarled and twisted, CPB - a dreadful monument to neglect, and the 'Chichester Two' never made it through the winter despite being in the PT. However... word has reached me that seeds from the Slapton Echies are on their way, so I may be in the hunt again. OM. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 16, 2009 18:56:56 GMT
I took the fleece off mine, and apart from a few crispy leaves the crown seems quite healthy...I am poised to leap into the garden with a fleece at the first sign of frost....altho it's in a v sheltered position...This year it'll be 4 years old....it MUST flower...I don't think my nerves could stand another year of this....
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 16, 2009 19:00:31 GMT
I took the fleece off mine, and apart from a few crispy leaves the crown seems quite healthy...I am poised to leap into the garden with a fleece at the first sign of frost....altho it's in a v sheltered position...This year it'll be 4 years old....it MUST flower...I don't think my nerves could stand another year of this.... Woohoo! A 'northern' echy!! - Go CPB!! OM. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 17, 2009 18:06:08 GMT
OH keeps wandering up the garden and looking at it longingly...aw...bless....he wants it to flower sooooo much. ;D
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Post by maggy on Mar 17, 2009 21:22:20 GMT
Cheery does it really grow to 13' ? its a monster isnt it? (a lovely monster though) ;D so it wasnt a body then?? |
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Post by Auricula on Mar 26, 2009 22:47:14 GMT
All my echiums died  Now I'll have to buy a couple - at vast expense to get them going again To think that last year I was moaning that I had millions of the b*****s and now I have none - ain't life grand!!  ;D ;D |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 29, 2009 8:42:20 GMT
Long-awaited 'Slapton Echium' seed arrived in the post yesterday... looks rather like thistledown to me.
I have re-briefed Collector of Seeds, emailed some pics and encouraged her to go with a gardener next time...
OM.
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Post by jean on May 3, 2009 15:48:22 GMT
OM, I will send you some seeds in a couple of months - there are a few in the grounds around here that are just starting to flower, they are toughies as they all self seeded. btw I'm not getting a ladder out for the one on the wall although it will flower shortly  This one is growing through the apple tree and must be 15'  I'm pretty sure the seeds should be sown fresh and was thinking that a bio degradable pot might be a good idea as they hate being disturbed |
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Its far too late this year but if any self seed next year I am quite happy to sends some babies to caring homes ;D
and I have lost most of the self seeded seedlings 
However, the large ones seem relatively ok - guess I'll have to wait until I come back from holiday before I'll know for certain 
;D ;D