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Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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Posted by huntceet (My Page) on Thu, May 11, 06 at 7:57
| I have just received a Mayapple and a Virginia Bluebell from a friend. The only place in my yard that has close to the right conditions for them is under pine trees. Now where I live we don't have pines growing in the forests so I don't know if these plants grow under or among them. Any comments appreciated. |
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RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| I think both of these plants will do OK under pine trees. I am assuming that you live in a climate that these plants naturally inhabit. If you live in the deep south or out west, you may not be able to grow these plants at all, regardless of the type of tree over them. In the northeast and midwest both plants are usually found under broad-leaved trees, but they are both adaptable. If the only shady place you have is under pines, that is where you should plant them. I would make sure to water periodically this summer because they will not have well developed root systems. Both may go dormant earlier than normal this summer because of the transplanting, but should return next spring. If they appear to die after you plant them don't give up - it is normal for them to die in midsummer (and maybe earlier this year). |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| Mine seem to take a lot of abuse. Since they are ephemerals they can put up with a fair amount of summer dryness and competition from the pines. |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| Both can actually be grown in full sun, unless you live in the South. |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| Mayapples..oh my goodness...I have to divide and give them away every 3 years...they do well in my high and dry shade, I think they will do really well in you situation. The bluebells I can't speak to, as I suspect they don't like my high and dry shade. I've not had much luck with them. |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| May Apples are not ephemeral! |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| Check your soil pH. Unlike many natives which prefer a fairly acidic soil, Virginia bluebells do best in a soil that is close to neutral. My guess is that beneath pine trees yours is acidic so you may want to add lime to the area where you plant the bluebells |
RE: Mayapple and Virginia Bluebell
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| I have lots of bluebells growing under white pine. They will spread almost anywhere. Mayapples might like a bit more moisture. |
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