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What Heathers can be grown in Texas?
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Posted by ljrad z8 Central TX (My Page) on Wed, Apr 13, 05 at 13:28
| Hi--I will be moving from Greater Boston area (Zone 6) to the Greater Austin area (actually one hour north so not sure whether that is Zone 8a or 8b), and I'm wondering whether any of the heaths and Scotch heathers (mostly dwarf) I've collected will survive/thrive there (and what sort of raised beds or mini-climates might facilitate this) or whether I should just hand them out to my friends here. The new yard soil will be slightly acid and there's some shade but mostly sun. Here's a sampling of what I have: Erica darlyensis "Ghost Hills", Erica tetralix "Alba," Calluna Vulgaris "Blazeaway," "Minima-Smith," "Spring Torch," "Kuphaldtil," and "Mrs. Ronald Grey."
Also, am I right in assuming that the "Mediterranean" and "Mexican" heathers might work better? Any advise welcome. Thanks! |
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RE: What Heathers can be grown in Texas?
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| hello ljrad I live in Texas too. I'm in west central Texas though in San Angelo. Just wanted to let you know that mexican heather grows well here. Where i'm at though we have very alkaline soil. SunriseFairy |
RE: What Heathers can be grown in Texas?
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| Thanks! Looks like I may have to pass the Scotch heathers along to friends, but at least I can look for some Mexican heather down there. And yup, you're right about the soil. We are moving into my husband's childhood home and when I asked him about the soil he initially said it was acidic--I had a bunch of questions about that on these forums and upon further questioning he informs me that the yard is alkaline but that his mother had acidified some of her flower beds for roses--so a little mis-communication there ;-). I now know that the area is "blackland prairie".... |
RE: What Heathers can be grown in Texas?
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| Texas? No Calluna. Just Bushes. |
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