2. Our Challenges
Rain
Blooms fill with water, get heavy, stem or branch
breaks.
Bloom damage…spotting
Wind
Broken stems, branches, main plant breaking.
For us usually Rain and Wind happen in conjunction
Areas where Drew did the tying!
Sun
Bloom fading
Reds are prone to fading
San Jose National Show…. fading!
3. What are your challenges?
What have you tried to mitigate
to damages?
Implementing Ideas…….
4. Mitigating the Elements
Staking / Tying
• Various methods
Disbudding / Deadheading
Strategic planting
• Location
• Other plants, to provide protection
Mechanical barriers
• Shade cloth / Umbrellas
• Pergola’s, Fences, Temporary structures
Others….