Ginny, those are great looking plants! I believe that you bought a lot of plants for planting this spring. I just want to wish you good weather, a lot of help, and some time off to prepare the bed and plant your new additions. If you get tired or overwhelmed, just think of the beauty that awaits you when the plants bloom. And may it give you the extra spurt of energy to get through with the planting.

Seedfork said:Those are some great looking plants. But will someone explain to me why the base of those plants is white so high up? I have always thought that white demarcation marked where the soil came up to on the plants, surely the soil was not that high up. I have been advised to never plant much deeper than a couple of inches over the crown. I do see a few there that look like what I would call 'normal' but some of the others look like several inches are white. So I have to think that I am missing something.

My guess is that those plants are grown in a container. The soil level is lower than the top of the container and blocks light, resulting in what you are seeing. I think you would plant according to the where the crown is when it's like this, not at the white/green line which would be too deep. Those are going to be outer leaves which probably will die off anyway during the process of digging and replanting in a new home. The new growth will be fine. At least that's how I've approached them when plants ordered have had that appearance.

Thanks for the info Donald

Legalily said:Thanks for the info Donald

Keep in mind that I'm just guessing. I receive plants like that and I did not bury them as deep as the white/green line.

needrain said:
My guess is that those plants are grown in a container. The soil level is lower than the top of the container and blocks light, resulting in what you are seeing. I think you would plant according to the where the crown is when it's like this, not at the white/green line which would be too deep. Those are going to be outer leaves which probably will die off anyway during the process of digging and replanting in a new home. The new growth will be fine. At least that's how I've approached them when plants ordered have had that appearance.

Yes, I do appreciate your wisdom, Don! I've ordered from Blue Ridge for 4 years now, and never had an issue with planting their specimens at the normal depth, although I have to admit, I wasn't paying too much attention to the depth that they appear to have been planted before shipping, until it was pointed out, but your theory makes perfect sense!

I actually had a daylily planted too far down, due to piling yard waste on top of it, and I've transplanted it recently, and cut down the leaves, and you're right Don, it's recovering nicely and sprouting new growth, and the outer leaves will undoubtedly die away.

I second Donald's experience/advice. I have had plants with the white very high up but I just plant them with the crown just below ground and never had a problem. They look odd for a while until they establish and grow out but better than planting too deep.

Nikki

I'm a happy bunny this evening, just had an email from Spain to advise that 'BEHOLD THE BELIEVEABLE' is on its way.

That is a nice one, Nikki

In case you don't follow my blog.....

I received my order from James Hall (aka, Mljomo) from the LA, today!

BRAZILIAN FLAMINGO


WAR HORSE


....and a bonus
BUDDY'S BIGUN
Which I think is a seedling. Can't wait to see what that flower looks like! Hope I get at least one bloom this year!

Very nice specimens!

I also got my order from Mljomo, Abundant Daylilies, and Cglilies last week. Got them all planted and now can't wait to see what the future will bring. I cut back a lot compared to what I purchased last year, from 100 varieties down to 20 this year. It was overwhelming last year and the rust that developed later in the season did not help. This year, I just don't have the health and energy to do massive plantings anymore. In spite of the smaller number, I think I got some really cool additions so they will make for an exciting year.

From Mljomo, HEAVENLY SNOW BIRD, MOONLIGHT DRAGON, GREEN SPARK, SNARL
From Abudant Daylilies, Space World and Elfin Blues (so exciting about these two)
From Cglilies, Implants and Guy's Outrageous
From Gossardseeds, Pinwheel Princess, Quoting Hemingway, Blue Over Blue

I have Quoting Hemingway on order from Gossardseeds too. Can't wait.

Wow, that's great, Ginny! I would love to see pics of your bloom from Quoting Hemingway. I hope to get the same beautiful flowers as those posted by Steve (Ahead).

I received two of my orders from the LA, and now I'm just waiting on the third. I forgot about the bonuses - I'm seriously running out of room in my front bed! Might have to dig up some more grass.
Bonuses:
Spacecoast Eye of the Tiger


Other Side of Heaven


Welcome additions for sure.

Gorgeous bonus plants. for digging up grass

I have just asked to be put on a waiting list for Pinwheel Princess, probably a couple of years before I get it though.

hope you get it Nikki

I wasn't familiar with Pinwheel Princess until now. I just looked it up and it is a lovely, little one! I hope you get it, Nikki, and don't have to wait too long.