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| I was out in the back bed today looking through the plants, and as I suspected our incredible 106 heat index (coupled with oppressive humidity) did a number on the plants. But I was surprised to find that the roses were the least affected! The Salvia looks droopy, and the native Tickweed looks as plucky as ever. But the Mexican Heather isn't faring so well. It is hanging on but not doing much else. But imagine my surprise when I found that 3 of my Diamond Frost Euphorbia plants had downright kicked the bucket! They were dried up, dead, and laying on the ground like battle casualties. As I looked at them, glanced back up at the Austins which are uniformly pushing buds, then returned my gaze to the sad little remnants in front of me, I just shook my head and further realized why roses are my primary gardening interest. Not only do they put out the most visually pleasing growth and foliage along with nose tingling fragrance, but they prove to be tough as nails as well. And this is in comparison to a "Proven Winners" species. Roses: 1 Josh |
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| By transplanting the last of three roses to less hostile surroundings, watering every night and mulching assiduously, I have the hope that I can pull all my roses through this never-ending summer, but frankly they're not all equally happy. Nevertheless, as long as they're alive I can hope. If we don't have a really good winter rain next summer will be even more dismal in terms of ugly dead and crisped leaves over much of the plants, but I'm trying hard not to think that far ahead. From what I've seen of your roses, Josh, you don't seem to have to problem of the cruddy leaves, which is interesting since your area seems to be at least as hot as mine. Are you having rain during this summer? If so, that would explain the difference. Ingrid |
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| Ingrid, While we may get heat that is upwards of 100+, I think the real secret to good foliage remaining in tact is the high level of humidity. The air around the leaves is so damp that the hot wind does not wick moisture away from the leaves like it would if we were drier. The high humidity normally encourages fungal problems but with the high temps all spores are rendered ineffective. So summer is actually a prime time for the roses to grow and establish, and the fall flush is the best of the year. Spring is a thrips and fungus nightmare. Josh |
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- Posted by kittymoonbeam 10 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 30, 13 at 21:38
| It's humid here today. We had big beautiful storm clouds over our closest tall mini mountain called Saddleback. It was raining on the people on the other side where it's hotter and drier but we didn't get any. Yesterday I had a rose fry but today with higher humidity, it wasn't as bad. I hope there's something out there to bring to the weekend event I'm going to. I keep telling myself that everything looks better by candlelight..... |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 30, 13 at 22:08
| It was 102 in the shade here today. I picked a late in the day giant bouquet since they were going to be potpourri shortly. We gave everything a drink, but what looks the worst here are the already stressed citrus trees. We really need to put a hose on them at a dribble for a couple of days. The baby citrus trees are all on our drip system and getting a bit more water due to being babies and it sure shows. |
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| Are you keeping your citrus sprayed with Spinosad to battle the Asian Citrus Leaf Miner, Kippy? It works wonders! Stops them dead in their tracks and eliminates the destroyed foliage, limbs and fruit. Unfortunately, I understand one of the majors bought Green Light so the 32 oz., RTU hose end sprayer of Spinosad is no longer. You can still buy the 16 oz concentrate and refill the hose end packaging if you're lucky enough to still have one. Kim |
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