sphagnum growing

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Question
hi! can I grow sphagnum in a bog garden even if temperatures are exceeding 30 degrees Celsius... this summer is very hot, so I want to be sure... I have ordered sphagnum, and I don't want to lose it...

Answer
Hi Elvis,

The time to ask a question such as this one is before you buy something, not after. However, the sphagnum will be fine in the bog garden as long as you keep it very wet, and try to provide just a little extra shade for it. Sphagnum tends to do better if it has some shade. Once you get to autumn it will be fine.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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