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how do i plant dicentra bare roots which are already showing signs of growth

jackiew

By Jackiew

United Kingdom

Do not know how deep to plant. do I cover the fresh growth that is emerging from the roots.
thankyou


On plant Dicentra spectabilis

  • Question asked on 20 Apr, 2009

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seaburngirl
Seaburngirl
 

where the fresh growth comes from the brown root stock that is the soil level. so plant to that depth. water well and enjoy. a cm too deep wont hurt.

welcome to GoY too.

20 Apr, 2009

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