Kniphofia typhoides
Ellen Hornig (Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:37:14 PDT)
Hi, Ernie et al - Yes, K. typhoides did do quite well in Oswego - I think I
left that off my list, along with K. baurii, some forms of K. triangularis,
and K. ichopensis (that one was lovely, but iffy). At some point I removed
all the K. typhoides, having satisfied myself that it would grow, because
although the bees sleeping on it on cold mornings made a sweet picture, it
was not, if truth be told, especially attractive.
I was top-dressing the front garden here (Shrewsbury, MA) with composted
manure yesterday, and found that the little K. caulescens seedlings I set
out last fall looked just fine - happiness! That one will always be a
thrill to grow. These were from NARGS seed, and I don't know whether or
not they'll turn out to be good blue ones - so if anyone out there has
seeds of a really blue form going to waste, I would be very grateful to
have a pinch. Just a thought!
Ellen
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:02 PM, <pelarg@aol.com> wrote:
Hi Ina,
I know that Ellen Hornig was able to grow Knifphofia typhoides in Oswego
NY from what I recall, so it should certainly have no problems anywhere in
New Zealand. It would have gotten good snow cover during winter in her old
garden. I don't think it was especially robust, she could tell more, but
winter conditions up there would exceed anything NZ has to offer except
perhaps in the uppermost alpine regions where no one lives anyway.
Ernie DeMarie
Briarcliff Manor NY
Rain falling, worst cold nights seem to be behind us, it has been a
grueling winter but things are beginning to grow.
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