Fall Crocus
James Waddick (Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:51:32 PDT)
Those having trouble with this beautiful crocus should try giving it
some lime.
We all know that most dianthus are lime lovers that don't do well in acid
soils, and I'm pretty sure some bulbs are the same. Eranthis "cilicia" is an
example: it's a total failure unless you goose it with lime regularly.
As the eranthis, quite possibly C. goulimyi.
Dear Roger,
This really cracked me up. My garden is loess/clay on
limestone. My tap water regularly tests with a pH of 11 and a
hardness you can knock on. Anything needing neutral -let alone acid-
soils are a loss here.
Good one. Jim
Dianthus and Eranthis are no brainers here, too.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
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Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
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