Eranthis cilicica
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Eranthis cilicica
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Asked on 8 Feb, 2008 6 replies
Has anyone else had the experience of planting pots of Aconites which do not appear the following year? Why should this be, please?
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8 Feb, 2008
I have had a look on the internet to find information and I came across this article which explains When, Where and how to grow Winter Aconites. Here is the link. You may need a magnifying glass to read it!!
http://books.google.com/books?id=8Ymg47Ccz0kC&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=growing+winter+aconites&source=web&ots=XA4g1QXZyi&sig=P29UW8ChdsBMgpfbT-kXSoCnAdE
It may explain why the aconites aren't returning to flower because of lack of water, it may be worth lifting them and soaking the coums before replanting??
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8 Feb, 2008
Well, it sure took me ages to type in that link, Andrea, thanks for finding it! It appears that maybe the site where last year's were planted (in flower) got too hot during the 'summer'. The article does say that they prefer shady areas. I think I shall have to plant something else round the new Ash tree and keep the Aconites for elsewhere in the garden. I planted another potfull there this year - I shall move them tomorrow! I don't think that I'll be able to find last year's corms.
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9 Feb, 2008
Next time Spritz, copy and paste the link into the web address on your internet, at least then you won't get RSI looking for plant advice!!
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9 Feb, 2008
OOOOh You are so clever, Andrea! I haven't ever done that, not being much of a techie.....didn't even know you could!!! I will try it.
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9 Feb, 2008
If you do plant out another potful of in flower ones, then when they have finished, look for the seeds. Do not wait for them to go brown though. Carefully and gently rub the seed heads between finger and thumb, if the seeds fall off then they are ripe, even though they are still green. Sow immediately in standard compost and keep shady and watered etc. they should germinate the following spring. The seeds will NOT store, they have a very short life span.
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Members' notes...
Lovely, bright little clumps.
Planted as tubers in autumn 2006.
Mar 08 in w patio bed rear garden x2
Planted 09.08 Shenstone front gate posts
Vistabile front gate posts
Bought 09.08 Wyevale Garden Centre, Marlow pack of 7 corms £1.99
Description A deep yellow, bronzy foliage, more finely cut than E. hyemalis, also blooms later. Will seed freely. Flowering Height: 5cm (2in). Bulb Size: 4-5cm.
Planting Autumn
Flowering January-February
cilicica and hyemalis (Yellow flowers)
[source: www.dejager.co.uk/product]
A. Flowering Characteristics
Eranthis flowers in early spring (February/March) and plants are 3-5 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Asia Minor and Europe
2. Common names: Winter Aconite
3. Geophyte organ: Tuber
4. Hardiness type: Hardy III - Injured at temperatures below 5 degrees F (-15C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and development requirements: Reproduces slowly by seed and tubers and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool (28 to 32F) - warm (45 to 60F) annual thermoperiodic cycle.
6. Primary uses: Rock gardens, beds, and woodland gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 3/3.5, 3.5/4, 4/up cm, in circumference
2. Planting density: 1 inch apart, 60-100 per sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of tuber.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Climatic zone habit: 1990 USDA Climatic Zone 3 with mulch, Zones 4 to 7 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only or AM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but keep moist during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Chaenomeles japonica, Forsythia, Jasminum nudiflorum, Vinca minor, Hammamelis.
[source: www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/bulbs-spring/Eranthy.htm]
Often know as 'Winter Aconites' these like damp leafy soils in light shade. They are tolerant plants in the garden and will thrive in peaty or limey soils, as long as they have water, light shade and good drainage.
The fertile, more vigorous species such as hyemalis and cilicica are ideal for naturalising and semi-wild gardening. The infertile Guinea Gold is sufficiently vigorous that it will virtually naturalise when happy.
Like many Ranunculaceae they dislike being moved too much and detest being dried out and desiccated. Tubers may sulk for an entire season, making no above ground growth, or dying back quickly, while they establish a root system. They usually come up full of vigour the following year as long as they have not be damaged by an exploratory finger checking their welfare!
[source: www.rareplants.co.uk/prodtype.asp?CAT_ID=98&strPageHistory=category]
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