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Sun, Dec 23, 12 at 20:43
| Can a vining species of Hoya be planted in the soil in Sunset zone 23? Would it actually climb? Most Hoyas I have seen in San Diego were in hanging baskets, climbing up and trailing down. If one would work, what species would be best, and where can I buy one? |
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- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 24, 12 at 16:26
| Sorry I have no idea what/where Sunset Zone 23. Perhaps you could just mention the geographic area of the US pls. Can I ask why you'd want to plant a Hoya in the ground directly? Do you know what the soil is there? Why not plant in a container? |
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| Your winter lows are still far too cold (38F-23F during winter) to grow a Hoya in the ground. Ideally you would want a winter low of no more than 50F for longterm success. If you want to try then I would suggest Hoya carnosa or Hoya pubicalyx because they are cold tolerant and very easy to get. Hopefully someone in your area can suggest a local source. Hoya carnosa is very easy to find in most garden centres. I have seen photos of huge Hoya pubicalyx plants growing in the ground and covering a huge trellis. Sunset zone 24 would probably be a safe bet but why not try an inexpensive rooted cutting just to see how it does. By planting near a South wall etc you can often grow plants that are usually not winter hardy in your area. Mike |
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