Isoplexis overwintering
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Isoplexis overwintering
Hi,I have an Isoplexis scillionensis, I bought it this year and its still in its pot it is about 3ft tall but has not flowered do any members know how best to overwinter these. Thanks.
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Isoplexis scillionensis is a new name to me. Is it a hybrid?
Even in Cornwall the whole genus [4 species] is marginal, and I think most of us lost them completely last winter.
On that basis I think I would bring it in over winter. They are evergreen and try to grow a bit through the winter, so I would guess they wouldn't like overwintering in the dark.
They come fairly easily from cuttings, so you could try leaving some out once you have a few 'spare'.
Chad.
Even in Cornwall the whole genus [4 species] is marginal, and I think most of us lost them completely last winter.
On that basis I think I would bring it in over winter. They are evergreen and try to grow a bit through the winter, so I would guess they wouldn't like overwintering in the dark.
They come fairly easily from cuttings, so you could try leaving some out once you have a few 'spare'.
Chad.
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I think it may have been labelled wrong and may be sceptrum, having looked at pics on net.
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IMHO sceptrum is the best of the bunch. Bolder leaves and a flower spike that actually stands out and is big enough to see without looking for it!
Even in a good winter in Cornwall it is only hardy near the coast and with some overhead cover [overhanging evergreens for example].
There is [was?] a big and impressive stand at Pine Lodge. I haven't been there this year to check on it though.
Chad.
Even in a good winter in Cornwall it is only hardy near the coast and with some overhead cover [overhanging evergreens for example].
There is [was?] a big and impressive stand at Pine Lodge. I haven't been there this year to check on it though.
Chad.
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Interesting question, as I bought Isoplexis Canariensis this year.
Its flowering now, but I was wondering on how hardy it might be.
Its flowering now, but I was wondering on how hardy it might be.
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My isoplexis canariensis has been planted out for 3 winters, last winter killed it back to the ground & it's now about 30cm tall (bear in mind I'm in Italy)
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After I. sceptrum surviving three winters in Mousehole it died one winter for no apparent reason. It certainly wasn't that cold. I would love to try it again though, it's a very nice shrub.