"Carole, are you having any problems with SunPatiens rooting late? Our primary plug vendor said their early shipments rooted like normal, but the later shipments aren't taking at the same rate."
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IDM was a big issue in our relative region last year. Rather than stick our head in the sand and grow the same number of walleriana again this year, we've embraced alternatives. Sunpatiens have moved…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Westervelt Jan 30.
Only 60 days to sell in spring?
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I heard yesterday that we have 60 days to sell in spring regardless of the start date. If true, it would help explain why spring 2012, which started early, fizzled earlier than usual. Do the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Bittner Oct 19, 2012.
What's the future of Echinacea?
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Where are we on the Echinacea bubble? Are new cultivars getting better or just more numerous? Are home gardeners successfully growing any of the hot colors and if not, how long will they keep trying?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Westervelt Nov 1, 2012.
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Paul Westervelt replied to Gina Miller's discussion Shrubs and Perennials"Depends entirely on the plant and the size of the pot. A perennial cyclamen in a 4qt may be fine for several years where a Coreopsis in a 1qt could be hopelessly rootbound in short order. As a plant person, you know what you're comfortable…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Carole Barton's discussion Florel"Carole, here's what Joyce said (sorry for the delay):
"For ethephon, I remembered Peter Konjoian talking about this, about it having to do with acidic nature of the product. So, I went looking and found the info below from the 1995 EPA…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Paul Westervelt's discussion Sunpatiens questions"I asked the same questions in a few different forums and forgot to update this one when I got the info I needed. For those of you who may be interested, here's what I found.
1. The perpetual deer question. Are SunPatiens resistant to…"
Sara Tambascio replied to Paul Westervelt's discussion Sunpatiens questions"Here's an article we had on how to produce Sunpatiens. Hope this helps.
http://www.greenhousegrower.com/article/32102/how-to-grow-sunpatiens"
"I can't say that I see any real difference between Sunpatiens and New Guineas."
Eric Rohloff replied to Paul Westervelt's discussion Sunpatiens questions"What did you think of the ones in the photo? Looks like Rakers garden trial."
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IDM was a big issue in our relative region last year. Rather than stick our head in the sand and grow the same number of walleriana again this year, we've embraced alternatives. Sunpatiens have moved from bit player to major role. So far, so good, but we've gotten a few questions I can't confidently answer. I'm turning to you guys!1. Are Sunpatiens deer resistant?2. Is one series of Sunpatiens (Vig v Spreading v Compact) more likely to flop than others? I've not seen it in production, but I've…See More
Paul Westervelt replied to Carole Barton's discussion Florel"I've often wondered the same thing. I've fired off an e-mail to Joyce Latimer to see if she can offer any insight. I can't think of another chemical we use in the nursery that has a 48 hour REI. We only use those with a 24 hour REI…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Barb Matthews's discussion Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'"Thomas, I've used Manihot successfully in 24" and 30" mixed containers at home and I've seen them used to great effect in combos other places in smaller pots. Longwood Gardens had a great combo several years ago with Manihot,…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Paul Westervelt's discussion What's the future of Echinacea?"Quebec! Goodness Gracious, John! I'm interested to hear your findings and equally hoping someone closer to my region also has a trial :)"
"Hello Paul,
The town of Laval has an Echinacea garden since 2008. It is supported by the industry, namely Norseco (us), Ball, Darwin Plants, Plant Nouveau, Terra Nova, Future Plants, local perennials growers. All offered plants so the garden…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Andy Bittner's discussion Compost tea"Andy, you might check out the Garden Professors blog. It's four university professors from across the country providing science based info that's useful (most of the time) and horticulturally related. Lots of myth busting going…"
Paul Westervelt replied to Sara Tambascio's discussion Downy Mildew On Impatiens"Begonias far outsell Impatiens for us, so that's an easy sub in our region. Then Coleus and Sunpatiens. We're also offering other items in smaller numbers (unless customers book them in time to change production) - Torenia,…"
Andy Bittner replied to Paul Westervelt's discussion What's the future of Echinacea?"Has to have something to do with overbreeding. Are the bloodlines too thin? Are they all kissin cousins?"
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