Protected cactus rock garden
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Protected cactus rock garden
Dear members,
Here in south-east of France our winter are constantly wet. It is the major limiting factor (frost may be in second for many sp.). So I build this small portion of rock garden to keep some cactus in dry condition. So far it seems to be right. Other unprotected Echinocactus grusonii has been killed by previous cold and wet winters.
Here in south-east of France our winter are constantly wet. It is the major limiting factor (frost may be in second for many sp.). So I build this small portion of rock garden to keep some cactus in dry condition. So far it seems to be right. Other unprotected Echinocactus grusonii has been killed by previous cold and wet winters.
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- Clumping Palm
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Thats pretty bad ass..... You have the characteristic med. climate there right? Hot dry summers and mild wet winters?
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Awesome- botanical garden quality set up
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Agree. These cacti and a perfect way of their protection are fabulous!
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A very nice and well done cactus garden!
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Wow, JM, that is spectacular!
Wish I could roof my entire yard like that.
How long have those cactus been in the ground?
Barb
Wish I could roof my entire yard like that.
How long have those cactus been in the ground?
Barb
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This bed is a new one, created in spring 2012, and plants has crossed there first winter. But I have another bed similar that protect Ferocactus stainesii and they are in the ground for two years now.lucky1 wrote:Wow, JM, that is spectacular!
Wish I could roof my entire yard like that.
How long have those cactus been in the ground?
Barb
I lost several Ferocactus uncovered so I think the protection are important here.
Thank you for your compliments.
spectacular. They look better than in a botanical garden.
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Protection from rain, right?the protection are important here.
Not cold.
Agree with Tavi's comment.better than in a botanical garden.
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In fact my garden is public. It is a zoological garden (www.zootropical.com) so presentation is important.
Yes protection from rain. About cold I think it's marginal. Perhaps avoid ice to form on the plants.
Yes protection from rain. About cold I think it's marginal. Perhaps avoid ice to form on the plants.
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Wonderful what you've created there!In fact my garden is public
You must be very proud.
Barb
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