Which plants should plant directly in ground, and which in pots?
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Bareroots: Planting in Ground VS. Planting in Pots
Comments (15)My thoughts on this was that watering could be controlled in a pot - roots would not dry out [I wonder if sometimes watering unestablished plants in the ground....they dont get water to all the root system, helping those feeder roots to grow] and I do, when the plants are leafed out, add a teensy bit of fish emulsion to my water and I have seen them take off. Last year......I got in a bareroot that I really, really wanted. I soaked it overnight, dug a perfect hole, filled it with perfect soil, doted on it constantly and watched it, mulched the bare canes.....and it never really started growing properly, tiny little leaves, it never took off and despite my best efforts, it croaked. A couple of others did the same......I just felt that for whatever reason - the potted ones did better, gained some root strength and were able to go in the ground and then continue growing with the root system they had produced. I plant my old garden roses directly in the ground - like Archduke Charles, Hermosa, Penelope, etc. - and they do fine. I just have not had great success doing it with hybrid teas, floribundas and even a few Austins. But Lady of Megginch was put directly in the ground and did great [by the way, never see her mentioned, but this was a really swell rose - bloomed alot, beautiful blooms, doesnt seem to put out those octopus canes - I really do like mine!]. But Leander didnt even break dormancy nor did Darcy Bussell [kudos to D. Austin, they are replacing them]. I grow out all my bands in 1 gallon pots - I have already had to move Pink A Boo and Mme. Charles up to a 4 gallon. I guess because of the success I have had with bareroots in pots......I tend toward that potting method. But sure do appreciate hearing from all ya'll about what works for you........And those of you who pot - do you have anything special you do for your potted roses? Judith...See MoreWhich rose should I plant puzzle: climber in a difficult spot
Comments (4)If the sun isn't that great there, I'd think you would want to stick with less double flowers as they require less light and heat to form and open. They don't last as long as more double flowers, but they rebloom faster, usually earlier and later than heavily petaled types, too. You might also want to look at shrubs which grow large and can be trained as climbers instead of a traditional "climber", to keep your eventual size controlled. Most "hybrid musk" types should work about as well as Lyda due to their shared genes. If you want things which are readily available, it sounds like a perfect situation for types such as Sally Holmes and Icebergs. If you're willing to start with smaller plants and grow them into what's needed for the spot, check out hybrid musks available from the specialty sources of your choice to see what looks interesting. Many of them will eventually grow into fairly large plants with rather thick wood, but they will produce flowers as they do and can be pruned to keep them in check. Good luck. KIm...See MoreWhich Plants should I cut back?
Comments (3)From Tracy DiSabato's book The Well-Tended Perennial Garden (this book is a must-have): Butterfly weed (asclepias): leave up for winter, cut back in spring. The same is true of butterly bush, the enemy of both is winter wet and leaving them up helps to withstand this. No info on making asclepias bushier, but says deadheading results in rebloom about a month after first flowering. Veronica: Can be pruned down for winter. To promote rebloom, you can shear after first bloom - keep moist thereafter. Sunny Blue Border requires frequent division (after second or third year) to maintain strength of plant. Its astonishing what a little maintenance will do to make your perennials look like a Horticulture photo shoot!!...See MoreWhich lime tree should I plant & why
Comments (10)Maja, While there are some unusual things that get called "limes," there are really only two that are commonly known by that name, so the choice is really between those two. 1. Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia), a.k.a. Mexican Lime, Indian Lime, West Indian Lime. This is the one that is about the size of an English walnut or even a bit smaller, has numerous seeds, is yellow when ripe, and which has the most sour juice of any citrus (or for that matter, of any known fruit), as well as a characteristic bitter aftertaste. Everything about the tree is small and compact -- small leaves, small flowers, small fruit, small (but evil) thorns, and the smallest mature tree size of all the true citrus. If you like the "real" Key Lime Pie flavor or your margaritas with a real bite, this is it. 2. 'Tahiti' (a.k.a. Persian, 'Bearss') limes, Citrus latifolia (or better, Citrus x 'Tahiti', since it is definitely a hybrid, not a species in its own right). This is the one that is shaped rather like a lemon and is nearly as large as a lemon, always sold bright green (fully mature ones do turn yellow, but the flavor changes at that point). Much larger trees, less thorny (so easier to pick), almost totally seedless, and quite sour but NOT with the bitter aftertaste. Most commercial "lime" flavored products are made with this lime. Trees are average size for citrus, much larger than Key lime trees (assuming the same root system). Both should be quite successful for you in S. Florida....See Moreemmett518
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6 years agoI didn't say before but that's a really nice size! Yes they will all grow in there. Heating cables would really help any subtropical in ground. Plants hardy to zone 9b should work.
musa basjoo banana was accidentally planted in ground and it had it's first winter in the GH. The coldest month was Jan and growth stopped, resuming in Feb. I didn't use heating cables and this is the result
pic from Feb 2017
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fruitnut Z7 4500ft SW TX