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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 8, 2011 6:00:31 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 8, 2011 6:02:45 GMT
That's good news LG. My mystery cutting has finally flowered and it's Hidcote Pink!! 2 years it's taken it to flower  A few of my Hayloft Icecream penstemons are flowering and they have been a bit of a surprise - they must have packed them after a glass or 2 of wine not the usual tea and cake! ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 8, 2011 6:06:30 GMT
;D
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Post by Auricula on Oct 8, 2011 8:57:46 GMT
;D Lots of mine are still in flower, but I've been a bit remiss about deadheading them this week  Nearly all the ones in my new bed at the front are still flowering like mad - especially the red ones  |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 8, 2011 9:03:24 GMT
They're going to look cheery right up to the frosts which will be nice.
I've just dug up the very dark purple one that wasn't blueberry fudge and replaced it with another blueberry fudge - hope this one is right!
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Post by Auricula on Oct 8, 2011 9:05:45 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Oct 9, 2011 2:57:31 GMT
When do you think we should stop dead-heading them?
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 9, 2011 7:51:15 GMT
I was just looking at mine this morning Geranium and thinking I must dead-head them. There must be a few weeks til the first proper frosts  |
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Post by Barbara on Oct 9, 2011 13:15:22 GMT
Are they hardy.?
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 9, 2011 13:28:35 GMT
They should be Barbara but some of them are not as hardy as others. The very broad leaves ones which include the Icecream collection but others as well aren't so good in our winters but the thinner leaved ones - Garnet, apple blossom etc...etc....are usually ok. A harsh winter will also finish older ones off too.
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Post by Geranium on Oct 9, 2011 14:40:43 GMT
I took lots of cuttings this year, most of which are potted up and doing well. The cuttings that didn't grow roots straight awaay I left in the water, and most of them have rooted since! I think there are only about 6 left with no roots (or very few). I'll leave them - they still might root.
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Post by Barbara on Oct 9, 2011 15:11:53 GMT
Thanks Jas, mine are thin leaved ones so I hope they will be OK.
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 9, 2011 15:27:31 GMT
Fingers crossed Barbara.
Most of the older penstemons are ok - it's some of the newer introductions that don't seem to be so hardy.
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Post by Chuckles on Oct 9, 2011 16:30:00 GMT
Somewhere in the back of my head I'm coming up with narrow leaved Penstemons are more hardy than the broad leaved |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 9, 2011 17:01:48 GMT
Yes, me too - I'm sure it's true. My Garnet and P. elgar 'Queen of India' don't seem to suffer at all.
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Post by Tig on Oct 9, 2011 18:14:55 GMT
Apart from the Blue Springs I lost all mine last winter, both thin and thicker leafed ones. I'm hoping that more survive this winter, I've had them in longer so hopefully they will have got their roots down a bit. I've taken several cuttings and got a few to root, no idea which ones so they'll all be little mysteries next year  I just hope this winter is less severe - one can only hope x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 9, 2011 18:59:23 GMT
I'm working on those hopes too Tig - the less severe winter and that spring babies make hardier plants.
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 10, 2011 9:36:13 GMT
I've got Raven Hidcote pink and Woodpecker in the ground, I'm hoping they'll come through for me. I've not had much luck with the cuttings but have managed a couple.
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2011 9:09:27 GMT
The cutting that fell in my bag at rosemoor was from sunburst amethyst. It was about 50cm tall (the plant - not the cutting!) so if it roots it may be another good one for a pot.
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Post by Auricula on Oct 28, 2011 9:20:04 GMT
Great...I haven't got that one  My 20 came from Haylofts yesterday and are all potted on |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2011 9:38:23 GMT
Should have taken a few more cuttings!! Were your hayloft babies normal size auricula? Mine should be coming soon!
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Post by Auricula on Oct 28, 2011 11:01:48 GMT
A bit bigger, if anything - they all look very healthy I asked for them quickly as I'm away from next Wed until the following Mon...they were prompt |
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 28, 2011 13:46:54 GMT
That's great service Belladonna, wish I'd ordered them now in a way but I honestly don't have room.
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2011 15:45:27 GMT
I've ordered 2 of each Ladywitch so I could let you know the names and share some if any of them take your fancy!  |
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Post by Missredhead on Oct 28, 2011 16:07:05 GMT
I put some of my Jasmines penstemon plants into bigger pots the other day and guess what I found in the pot??? I thought it was a white caterpillar but after googling it it turned out to be a vine weevil..(I think) so I chucked the compost and planted them into new stuff..... hope I dd the right thing |
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Post by Auricula on Oct 28, 2011 17:19:09 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2011 17:21:05 GMT
I put some of my Jasmines penstemon plants into bigger pots the other day and guess what I found in the pot??? I thought it was a white caterpillar but after googling it it turned out to be a vine weevil..(I think) so I chucked the compost and planted them into new stuff..... hope I dd the right thing  Is nothing sacred! That sounds like a good way of dealing with it Missy Rouge de Nuit! |
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Post by Missredhead on Oct 28, 2011 17:23:04 GMT
I wasnt sure what to do ..I have never seen one before..saw my first lily beetle this year too.....  and...I have just disposed of a green shield bug from the mini GH...I wish they would leave my garden alone!! |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2011 17:35:05 GMT
Tell them all to go and bother the bloomin' trees Missy!
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Post by Missredhead on Oct 28, 2011 17:37:26 GMT
I wish they would but they might drop back in my garden from the trees I am going to try and take a few more cuttings....there are lots of little side shoots, how big should I leave them to get before cutting them off? |
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Nearly all the ones in my new bed at the front are still flowering like mad - especially the red ones 
for you Jasmine 
