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Rich
August 1st, 2005, 08:25 PM
I left the Elephant Ears bulb in the ground over winter, It's looking like it's hardy here. Although it's a bit small.

The lobelia cardinalis made it through the winter too, it can be a bit hit and miss.

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DandyLioness
August 1st, 2005, 09:01 PM
Yes! They look lovely by your pond! Very nice!
Ginny42
August 1st, 2005, 10:15 PM
That area of your pond looks great Rich! I have a couple of the lobelias around my little mini pond, but they're in pots, and are just starting to open like yours. I read that they are a native wildflower here where I live, but never was able to winter them over either. I'm really surprised it doesn't make it for you being that your winters are much milder than ours. I wonder what's the secret?
Audwoman
August 1st, 2005, 11:48 PM
That looks so relaxing by the pond. I have enough extra EEs this year I am going to put one in the ground next to the house as a test. I have seen some survive around my neighborhood. I will only risk the green one. :D

What is the name of the fern in the back? It is really tall.
Rich
August 2nd, 2005, 05:02 AM
I don't know what the fern is, it was in the garden when I moved it 24 years ago, I've divided it quite a few times.
Audwoman
August 2nd, 2005, 06:56 PM
I have been buying every Tall fern they say is hardy for my zone. I have not had one get as tall as they say. Some I have had 5 years I think they would be the height as stated.

I am looking for 5'. I have got some at 4' almost. :lol:
grindle
August 3rd, 2005, 12:36 AM
glad you EE came back for you, I might try and leave mine in the ground this year
digiflower
August 3rd, 2005, 07:54 AM
Sure does look good Rich. :D
erdine
August 3rd, 2005, 08:38 AM
your pond looks great Rich. I have yet to keep a lobleia cardinalis alive over a winter here, although it's supposed to be hardy for here. nice one. and we have to bring our EE's in for the winter too.
Rich
August 3rd, 2005, 09:32 AM
Being aware that EE is a bit frost sensative I buried the bulb quite deep. About 8 inches.
z5guy
August 3rd, 2005, 04:52 PM
me ee is too nice for me to risk that this year, not in new england. the lobelia is aslo native to massachusetts and i have to 2 in my bog garden, i hope they make it.
bjmots
August 3rd, 2005, 04:58 PM
Very nice Rich