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Post by peony on Oct 7, 2011 18:02:42 GMT
I'm going to put my bargain Hedychium which is in a pot into the greenhouse over winter, the leaves are dying back now, should I cut the stems down before putting into the greenhouse or leave them on?
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 7, 2011 18:40:23 GMT
I think you cut them down in the Spring, Peony....the stems will protect the crowns over winter........I'v been norty and bought some corms...which are on the hot bed, and I've some Canna on order....due any day now   |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 7, 2011 20:06:58 GMT
I'm glad you asked that, Peony - I was wondering what to do with my H. gardnerianum - now I know!  Thanks, Lou.  |
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Post by peony on Oct 7, 2011 20:21:59 GMT
Thank you Lou, I'll do as you suggest ;D
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Post by Geranium on Oct 8, 2011 8:18:40 GMT
I'm intending to pot mine up one in the spring - or repot it anyway.
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Post by peony on Oct 8, 2011 8:29:29 GMT
I'm intending to pot mine up one in the spring - or repot it anyway. I think I might have to repot mine too, because the roots have spread to the edge of the current pot. Steve grows his in his garden so I might try dividing it and putting the division in the garden to see how it does. I'm not sure what the roots look like but I think they are a bit like a rhizome, perhaps Lou knows? |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 8, 2011 9:59:01 GMT
This is the info I have on pruning and overwintering:
Pruning: Hardy varieties wil naturally die back to the ground afte the first frosts, so no pruning is required. If kept inside over wintr in pots they will become dormant and the old shoots should be left growingand green till the following spring. Water sparingly during this period but do not allow to dry out.
with sufficient heat, new shoots will start into growth from the underground rhizomes during Feb-April and once these are growing strongly, the previous years growth can be cut off at groud level. Remember it is only the new growth that will produce flowers.
Overwintring: Hardy planted out varieties will benefit from a mulch over the rhizomes to protect them. Most other varieties do well in either large pots or planted out forthe summer. These are dug up, and if necessary divided, just before the first frosts, and brought inside under glass. Plants can also be over wintered dry e.g. in a frost free garage or shed, starting the rhizomes bak into growth in the spring with warmth and moisture; but best left undisturbed in their pots during the process. Cut off the dead foliage to reduce any chance of rot during storage.
Potting: Gingers, and in particular Hedychiums, will need a 14 inch or larger pot to attain flowering size.
Hope this helps ;D
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Post by Geranium on Oct 8, 2011 12:23:47 GMT
This is the info I have on pruning and overwintering: Pruning: Hardy varieties wil naturally die back to the ground afte the first frosts, so no pruning is required. If kept inside over wintr in pots they will become dormant and the old shoots should be left growingand green till the following spring. Water sparingly during this period but do not allow to dry out. with sufficient heat, new shoots will start into growth from the underground rhizomes during Feb-April and once these are growing strongly, the previous years growth can be cut off at groud level. Remember it is only the new growth that will produce flowers. Overwintring: Hardy planted out varieties will benefit from a mulch over the rhizomes to protect them. Most other varieties do well in either large pots or planted out forthe summer. These are dug up, and if necessary divided, just before the first frosts, and brought inside under glass. Plants can also be over wintered dry e.g. in a frost free garage or shed, starting the rhizomes bak into growth in the spring with warmth and moisture; but best left undisturbed in their pots during the process. Cut off the dead foliage to reduce any chance of rot during storage. Potting: Gingers, and in particular Hedychiums, will need a 14 inch or larger pot to attain flowering size. Hope this helps ;D The statements clash, don't they? If it goes dormant, how can the shoots stay green and growing?   Duh?? |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 8, 2011 13:47:08 GMT
I've checked the instructions again, and that is what it says. I think it means the plant will go dormant, but just cut off the stems the following spring. I think keeping them from drying out over winter keeps the stems green......mine did and I just cut them off when there was signs of new growth. ;D |
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Post by peony on Oct 8, 2011 14:07:08 GMT
I've checked the instructions again, and that is what it says. I think it means the plant will go dormant, but just cut off the stems the following spring. I think keeping them from drying out over winter keeps the stems green......mine did and I just cut them off when there was signs of new growth. ;D I think I understand what they mean I shall leave the stems on until spring |
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Post by floydie on Oct 8, 2011 14:29:34 GMT
Ive just cut off the old flowering stem and left the others on, I brought it in last night its got a new bud on it too so it looks like we will have flowers in the house. Id be interested to know how to split it as i would like to try some in the ground also. |
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Post by peony on Oct 8, 2011 15:05:58 GMT
Ive just cut off the old flowering stem and left the others on, I brought it in last night its got a new bud on it too so it looks like we will have flowers in the house. Id be interested to know how to split it as i would like to try some in the ground also.[/color] There's a good explanation of how to divide the rhizomes on www.gingersrus.com Floydie ;D |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 8, 2011 15:07:44 GMT
OK, Lou, I'll leave well alone until spring. Thanks. |
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Post by floydie on Oct 8, 2011 15:41:18 GMT
Ive just cut off the old flowering stem and left the others on, I brought it in last night its got a new bud on it too so it looks like we will have flowers in the house. Id be interested to know how to split it as i would like to try some in the ground also.[/color] There's a good explanation of how to divide the rhizomes on www.gingersrus.com Floydie ;D[/quote] Thanks I'll have a look at the roots in spring see if i can split any ;D. |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 8, 2011 15:45:21 GMT
Ive just cut off the old flowering stem and left the others on, I brought it in last night i ts got a new bud on it too so it looks like we will have flowers in the house. Id be interested to know how to split it as i would like to try some in the ground also. Ooooh...lucky you Floydie......don't forget to post a pic when it opens ;D |
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