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| In 2010 i planted aster 'Alert' and 'professor K'. all they did was spread and not bloom. this year 'Alert' did not come back and 'K', not sure if it didn't come back or I yanked it. Anyone in MN having better luck then me? Even my Alma Potchke does not look good. One of them is growing but sort of looks sickly, the other come up and then has stopped growing. Maybe too much rain?
Also in 2010 i planted dianthus black cherry and raspberry red. loved the colors! but they did not come back this year. are these considered biennials in MN? I have the 'Pinks' which I can't seem to kill (which I don't want to) and thrive no matter what. So, any thoughts, greatly appreciated. thanks,
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- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Wed, Jun 27, 12 at 18:40
| As to the asters, really wet feet especially in winter will do them in. Annette |
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| Since you didn't state how or where you're growing these, the one thing they do need is full sun. Less than that would affect blooming. We've had a ton of rain and my Alma is doing great this year. I don't know what the deal is with Alert and Prof K, but I did yank both the past year. I was just so tired of the crappy blooms late in the season. For some reason they just didn't open properly year after year and I got tired of 'em. A very long time ago, I never had problems with these, but in recent years they just don't work for me. Maybe because our summers and falls seem to be getting hotter?? For me, a much easier and more reliable alternative has been Aster Woods Pink and Woods Blue. They never disappoint. Alma has also continued to do very well as does Purple Dome. Kevin |
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| Kevin, thanks for the info. Full sun is where I had them. I will look for the woods. I think i tried purple dome once with minimal luck. however it might have been when i was a newbie. i am slightly better at gardening now! Jodi |
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