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Post by elsie on Feb 1, 2008 21:05:06 GMT 1
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Post by Sweetleaf on Feb 1, 2008 21:10:51 GMT 1
Thats gorgeous Elsie, no wonder you love them  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 5, 2008 14:25:21 GMT 1
Lovely - are they hardy? Now I've seen your wonderful plants I think I'll grow some this year too, thanks. I have grown these for years andthey always make a lovely show. They aren't hardy but you can keep them over winter in a greenhouse or conservatory. I cut mine right back and store them under the staging with just enough water to keep them ticking over. |
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Post by elsie on Feb 5, 2008 20:21:10 GMT 1
I have managed to over-winter the lemon yellow ones for a couple of years. I am trying to over-winter the others as well this Winter So far so good |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 8, 2008 13:34:02 GMT 1
If the bottom picture is what I think it is, that one grows to quite a height.
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Post by elsie on Feb 8, 2008 17:59:36 GMT 1
It is called 'Blushing Susie' Mick I grew it from seed and I must say that it wasn't very floriferous (spelling?) - was a pretty clour though! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 8, 2008 18:14:18 GMT 1
It is called 'Blushing Susie' Mick I grew it from seed and I must say that it wasn't very floriferous (spelling?) - was a pretty clour though! That's the one. Mine has been really good - it's into it's 4th year now and alrady chomping at the bit in the greenhouse. I shall probably have to cut it back again. |
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Post by elsie on Feb 8, 2008 18:16:07 GMT 1
I have the awful feeling that I may not have tried to overwinter it as it didn't flower very well  Oh Bum! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Feb 8, 2008 18:21:06 GMT 1
Elsie, I have to say that these are probably my favourite flowers.
For the yellow ones I do the same each year - 3 plants in a 9" pot and 3 canes. Up they climb and produce a superb tower - people always comment on it.
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Oh Bum!