Erythroniums & Hosta

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  1. Spruce

    Spruce Glad to be back .....

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    Hi All

    Never grown before "Erythroniums"[​IMG]



    I do have a ideal spot on the right hand side of the garden, full sun till late morning and I already grow ferns , hosta, bluebells, wood anemone , so a miniature "woodland conditions" as I have acers and Kojo no mai all ready established in that border.

    So I was pondering would I be able to grow Erythroniums with all of the above ? as the hostas are only starting now and the others are not to overwhelming ? .


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    • longk

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      Yes. Erythroniums are not dear as tubers in late summer/autumn and for me they're an essential part of any garden.
      Uvularia goes well with Erythronium, so consider that in the mix too maybe?
       
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        they look great @longk do you think they would all mix well

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        Uvularia is an early bloomer like the Erythronium and enjoys the same conditions. Should have faded away by the time that the Hosta are in full flow.
         
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        • Sirius

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          There was a feature on Erythroniums on last week's episode of Gardeners World.
          Think I am going to have to try one or two.......:snork:
           
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            and Beechgrove :)


            Me too. You talking "Dozens" or "Hundreds"? :whistle:
             
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