Kniphofia - anyone had success here in Florida?
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Comments (14)Thanks everyone. I can't remember if I bought in spring or fall, but probably on clearance so maybe they were too dried up. Or . . . Ken may have provided a clue - perhaps it looked like grass and I pulled them out?? I've done worse. Seems lots of people have good luck with them, perhaps I'll try again and clearly mark the site so I don't accidentally remove / replace them. Flora - damp meadow with good drainage - isn't that a bit of an oxymoron? If it's damp, it wouldn't have good drainage. or perhaps you mean moist, but not quite a bog. Will give them another try . . ....See MoreAnyone had success with flowering dogwood trees?
Comments (10)Hi Emily, It seems you are writing about Cornus Florida which often is affected by a fungus I read, and I therefore did not buy it. I live in eastern NY state, zone 5b, north of Albany, and have good success with the Korean Dogwood, Cornus Kousa, for around 10 years. They are profusely blooming white in late May, I believe. One is situated in the sunny open and needed initially much watering, but blooms the most. The second Cornus Kousa is in partial to full shade, never needed much watering, really likes it there. No wonder because they are understory trees. Pink Cornus Kousa are also being sold. Both of my Korean Dogwoods are trouble free trees, have no dry branches. Good Luck! Bernd...See MoreHas anyone had good success in 5b / 6a? Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margar
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Comments (7)Hi Rylee, I have dabbled a bit with the tissue culture of zinnias. You need more "stuff" than is in that kit you linked. You need a transfer hood (I made mine from a big plastic tub I bought at Walmart for a few dollars). You can "cook" your medium in a microwave, but I like to use a pressure cooker. I like to use babyfood jars. Test tubes are too small for my purposes. I bought some special reusable sterilizable (and microwaveable) plastic lids to fit my babyfood jars. I suggest you explore this Kitchen Culture link. Tissue Culture can have a much bigger multiplication ratio than propagation from cuttings. However, it is not necessarily any faster. Tissue Culture can become an engrossing hobby all by itself. However, I wouldn't call it "easy". And I wouldn't call cooking a lot of dishes in the kitchen as easy. ZM (not associated with any product or vendor mentioned or linked)...See Morekayjones
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