How fast do hydrangeas grow/how to propegate
karri25
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Creech444
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Sky Pencil Holly; how fast do they grow?
Comments (10)"...how fast they grow..." As with any other plant, conditions greatly influence how fast a plant will grow. Here in TN, and with good soil and plenty of water, mine grew at almost 10" per year until it got around 8'. It seems to have slowed down a lot after that. "...what (if anything) I can do to make them grow faster (lots of water, fertilizer?)" Providing sufficient water and fertilizer, if these are missing, would encourage better potential growth. However, too much of a good thing is often bad and can lead to unhealthy plants. A lanky sky pencil holly might just flop over and turn into a splayed out weeping holly. "...I need to know how much water they need as I will have to provide it." The amount of water they need will depend on the circumstances. You need to test your soil down at root level to find out how your soil drains. Your hollies will appreciate always having a little moisture down at root level, but the soil's surface should be allowed to begin drying in between waterings. Longer (deeper), less frequent watering is much better than shorter (quick), frequent watering. There's a popular description that applies to many plants..."likes light, well-drained, moist soil" (basically these plants appreciate ideal conditions, even though they don't require these conditions to survive). "...should I just scope out my local nurseries when they open?" For these, I'd definitely try to source locally. It would save you a bundle in shipping and allow you to hand select the best plants. These are very common around here and can be found at many of the big-box type stores. "...I am trying to decide if I should splurge and buy bigger plants, or save some money and buy small if they are going to grow fairly fast." ...or you could go somewhere in the middle and settle for a little instant gratification tempered with a little cost savings, ease of planting, and less transplant shock. Really big stock will probably not grow much for quite a while and is much more likely to suffer from transplant shock and/or a poorly formed root system. Smaller plants can hit the ground running (or suffer less transplant shock), but will also be little for a while. You really have to figure out what's more important to you. And, if you decide on larger stock, be prepared for a lot more work to start with (including possibly addressing major root system problems during planting)....See Morehow fast do cannas grow from seed?
Comments (42)The best method I've found so far is to go to the bench grinder and just hold them between your fingers and buzz against the stone for a second. It gets through the shell in a flash and you don't have to file your finger tips off with a file. I get through about 100-150 in ten minutes that way. Then I soak them in water for a day or three and stick them in starting soil. I'm getting about 90-95% starts. If you use the peat pellet starters the roots will stick out the bottom within days of germination and you'll be potting them up within the second week. I'm currently starting about 3,000 seeds and expect flowers just before frost, or more likely next season....See MoreHow fast do goatsbeard grow?
Comments (25)No sprinkler system, only me at the end of a hose if necessary and that is rare. For moisture lovers I add plenty of compost to my good sandy loam and then mulch over the area. I always try to place the plant in the exposure where it ideally wants to be. In certain instances I will place a plant in a little shadier a spot to compensate for dryness. Ligularia 'The Rocket' is one that I grow in a fair amount of shade with Hostas and it still flowers beautifully. Luckily Aruncus are more adaptable. We have had a couple of dry years and the Aruncus have not shown any signs of stress. Is it possible for you to add soaker hoses to your areas that need more moisture? I am on a well so if you are paying for water it is a little different. At least with the soaker hoses no water is lost through evaporation unlike a sprinkler system....See MoreHow fast do peace lilies usually grow?
Comments (1)Too many variables unless we're taking about growing them outside. The more light, proper soil, fertilizer, correct watering, etc, the faster they'll grow....See MoreCreech444
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