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Does anybody grow Pimella ferruginea?

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David Dickinson

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Does anybody grow Pimella ferruginea?
« on: December 10, 2018, 02:08:12 AM »
It looks like a plant I have seen before but in reality it can't be as I have not found it sold locally. I bought 5 small plants at a very low price on the internet which would suggest it is a common plant in Italy. I found very few places selling them in Europe even through mail order though. Does it go by another commercial name or a synonym? Synonyms do not come up when searching the internet. Any tips on how to help it survive would be gratefully received.
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I have a small garden in Rome, Italy. Some open soil, some concrete, some paved. Temperatures in winter occasionally down to 0°C. Summer temperatures up to 40°C in the shade. There are never watering restrictions but, of course, there is little natural water for much of June, July and August.
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Alisdair

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Re: Does anybody grow Pimella ferruginea?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2018, 09:50:59 AM »
At the MGS AGM in Adelaide a few years ago we saw Pimelea ferruginea growing in several gardens, apparently with no special treatment. Much the best form we saw was a selection named 'Bonne Petite' (in the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne), so you may be able to find it under that name?
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Alisdair Aird
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David Dickinson

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Re: Does anybody grow Pimella ferruginea?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2018, 10:34:18 AM »
Thanks for that help Alisdair. I'll look it up. :)
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I have a small garden in Rome, Italy. Some open soil, some concrete, some paved. Temperatures in winter occasionally down to 0°C. Summer temperatures up to 40°C in the shade. There are never watering restrictions but, of course, there is little natural water for much of June, July and August.
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