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Post by Cherry on Jan 2, 2022 16:20:20 GMT
I am doing a little light gardening in ny son’s garden in Scotland and his ordinary biennial foxgloves flowered last year, but are now enormous leaves. This garden is one where every plant counts, so daughter-in-law regards these as very untidy. I agree as there is not much room here and wonder if they will flower at all in their 3rd year.
Also, I put the magnificent Salvia ‘Love & Wishes’, called an ornamental sage, in the garage as it says needs protection from frost. What do you think? Is this the right thing to do? There is no greenhouse.
I will be planting Camellia ‘Debbie’ tomorrow in the perfect soil here with an acid tendency.
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 2, 2022 18:19:33 GMT
Cherry, I would cut the foxgloves down to ground level and see what happens next year. As for the Salvia I would be inclined to put it outside during the day (assuming it is not frosty) and put it inside overnight.
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Post by Cherry on Jan 2, 2022 22:45:53 GMT
Thank you daitheplant. I will leave the foxgloves in that case. However, the Sage is heavy in the pot, and it will have to fend for itself when I leave. Should I put it outside somewhere sheltered but cover it with plant fleece and should I cut the stems to make covering easier? |
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Post by grindle on Jan 3, 2022 5:23:06 GMT
Cultivation In mild counties grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position with full sun. Drought tolerant. In colder areas grow in containers and place outside in summer, overwinter under glass in loam-based potting compost (John Innes No2) with added grit This is from the RHS website for the Salvia Cherry hope that helps  |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 3, 2022 8:31:07 GMT
It all helps grindle, but the lack of the greenhouse is a consideration. I am thinking of the fleece again. Obviously, it won’t be perfect, but it has the best chance of reblooming if I do that. |
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Post by daitheplant on Jan 3, 2022 17:59:56 GMT
Yes Cherry, put it somewhere sheltered, wrap the pot in an empty compost bag or some such.Then use fleece on the plant.
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