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Post by peony on Jun 7, 2011 19:05:46 GMT
I've had these in a pot for several years and overwintered them in the greenhouse but as yet not much sign of any growth, just two tiny leaves (see photo in 'Flowers in June' thread, the pot to the left of the Alstromeria). I know they are usually fairly late to come up but I'm beginning to wonder whether I've lost them  Does anyone else grow them, I seem to remember Steve mentioning them on the old forum so perhaps he could advise? |
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Post by Fractal on Jun 7, 2011 19:12:32 GMT
I lost all of mine too except for the one I had in the ground by the back wall. It's in the rain shadow of the house and in free drained soil so survived. All others in pots are gone including my leaf cuttings  |
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Post by peony on Jun 7, 2011 19:20:58 GMT
I lost all of mine too except for the one I had in the ground by the back wall. It's in the rain shadow of the house and in free drained soil so survived. All others in pots are gone including my leaf cuttings That's a shame SteveN, doesn't sound too hopeful for mine I'll give them another couple of weeks just in case  |
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Post by esther on Jun 7, 2011 19:28:03 GMT
I left my 4 pots in the cold greenhouse over winter - they have survived  I think it was because they were quite dry all winter as I couldn't get into the greenhouse It is a shame about yours SteveN I hope your appear Peony |
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Post by peony on Jun 7, 2011 19:38:31 GMT
I left my 4 pots in the cold greenhouse over winter - they have survived I think it was because they were quite dry all winter as I couldn't get into the greenhouse 'Sps:-/ It is a shame about yours SteveN I hope your appear Peony I'm glad yours came through the winter Esther Its odd really because my 2 pots of E. 'Sparkling Burgundy' have both survived and they were in the greenhouse with the E. bicolour. |
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Post by steve on Jun 7, 2011 19:59:58 GMT
I have a few varieties and they do seem slow this year except for sparkling burgundy which is romping away
bicolor is now coming up where it has been planted in the garden and also self sown in the garden! seems to do better bedded out
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 7, 2011 20:13:44 GMT
I had a few "babies" growing quite well from leaves Steve sent me....alas the winter "did them in" ....I now have a handsome plant of "Sparkling Bergundy" I bought at the GC ;D |
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Post by steve on Jun 7, 2011 20:29:01 GMT
Just took these pics the light is fading so flash kicked in This is one of the bedded outs coming up  These are self sown seedlings in the gravel  A mixture of varieties just starting in to growth  And this is Sparkling burgundy  |
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 7, 2011 20:32:00 GMT
Looking good Steve....I was annoyed I lost mine.....really looked after them as well.....(sigh ) |
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Post by peony on Jun 7, 2011 20:33:43 GMT
Do you feed your Sparkling Burgundy Steve? Mine didn't flower last year although they made plenty of leaves.
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Post by steve on Jun 7, 2011 20:37:17 GMT
I wouldn't give up on any yet Peony it is only just June, mine get fed when I remember ...maybe once a month! I do try to re-pot every year though, mine has flowered for the last 3 years but only the green bicolor produces viable seed so far
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Post by peony on Jun 7, 2011 20:49:54 GMT
I wouldn't give up on any yet Peony it is only just June, mine get fed when I remember ...maybe once a month! I do try to re-pot every year though, mine has flowered for the last 3 years but only the green bicolor produces viable seed so far I'll give them all a feed and see if that helps. They probably could do with re-potting, when is the best time to do it, early Spring? |
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 7, 2011 20:51:00 GMT
What feed do you use Steve?....I was thinking a balance feed then high potash when the flower buds appear?
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Post by Fractal on Jun 7, 2011 20:56:26 GMT
Just checked......my Sparkling Burgundy is coming up in the garden!  |
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Post by steve on Jun 7, 2011 20:56:52 GMT
I wouldn't give up on any yet Peony it is only just June, mine get fed when I remember ...maybe once a month! I do try to re-pot every year though, mine has flowered for the last 3 years but only the green bicolor produces viable seed so far I'll give them all a feed and see if that helps. They probably could do with re-potting, when is the best time to do it, early Spring? Ideal |
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Does anyone else grow them, I seem to remember Steve mentioning them on the old forum so perhaps he could advise?
I think it was because they were quite dry all winter as I couldn't get into the greenhouse 
