terrariums
Tony Avent (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:47:19 PST)
John:
Gesneriads have been a real focus of ours as well. Sinningia leucotricha
has been hardy for 5+ years for us as well with a low of 9 degrees F and no
mulch. This is just one of many sinningia species that have proven winter
hardy in a similar period. Another gesneriad that has been a real surprise
is Hemiboea subcapitata, which turned out to be hardy in Zone 6. We are
working with two other species now to see their potential. I hope more
folks will trial some of the great gesneriads outdoors.
Tony Avent
Plant Delights Nursery @
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
9241 Sauls Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 USA
Minimum Winter Temps 0-5 F
Maximum Summer Temps 95-105F
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
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times" - Avent
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Subject: Re: [pbs] terrariums
From: "Jim McKenney" <
Winter hardy gesneriads (other than Ramonda and kin) >seem to be just out
of
reach right now, but many are hardier than expected. Sinningia leucotricha
has survived here outside all year for years near a house >wall. Maybe
raising them en masse will provide a few plants with >enhanced hardiness.
Although off-topic really, what is it that kills the 'hardy' gesneriads in
your area, Jim?
John Grimshaw
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