Winter in the greenhouse
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Thanks Rod, they look OK now but I do wonder what they will be like come spring, there are always a few losses. Winter is a worrying time, even when you have done your best.
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Yes, you're right and you can't anticipate where the axe is going to fall.Liz M wrote:Thanks Rod, they look OK now but I do wonder what they will be like come spring, there are always a few losses. Winter is a worrying time, even when you have done your best.
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
I agree! All nice and clean and tidy - wish mine were! Lovely plants, Liz...
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Thank you Diane, it is much appreciated.
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Lovely plants Liz, much tidier than my greenhouse! Mine is so full of plants overwintering that I am not sure if I could get in and take a picture...
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Thanks Alan, I had to take a few plants out to get in there to manoeuvre the camera. There is still room for the emergency plants when the weather turns nastier.
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Is that Veltheimea bracteata lurking among the winter growers? I have one I grew from seed, but I haven't had flowers yet, how about you?
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
There are four in fact, two in one pot and two more in separate pots. I grew them from seed, as well, they are very easy and with good conditions flower in about two years. Mine have flowered several times now, here is a picture. It's a long-lasting flower and very attractive, with a stem of similar colouring.
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What a fabulously kept collection! Lovely plants, beautifully grown.
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Re: Winter in the greenhouse
Thanks for the info Liz, I must be nicer to my Veltheimea! Mine is about 6 years old!!