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I love the Montanas and unfortunately, they are not something that thrives in my zone. I have read about microclimates and thought that I would try my own experiment - what did I really have to loose other than the price of the plant?
I know there will be years, where the late Spring frosts will get the best of her, but she is planted next to the house - so her root system should be fine. She is on the Southwestern side of the house and my yard is fenced in with a wooden privacy fence which I thought might help. What I had not noticed until well after she was planted, is that my dryer vent is about 4-5 feet away, which has to help. Hubby even built a pergola for her.
Anyway - this is my experiment that I started a couple of years ago and this is my first real flush of blooms on her. I am so thrilled!
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