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Could you please give me information on care of Incarvillea delavayi," Bee's Pink" Common name Chinese Trumpet Flower. Also what to do about the corms, do we lift them or leave for the winter. All help needed Thank you

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Removing faded blooms can encourage them to keep flowering. Plant in a sheltered spot and cover the crown in winter to protect from severe frosts. Leaving them in the ground provides the best growth.

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The actual variety is alluding my searches at the moment. Camellias in general requires an  ericaceous type soil, i.e. that is a soil that is acidic in nature. Since the flower buds are produced the previous year it is important to make sure the plant is fell watered during August September.

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Hi Folks, is it possible to split/separate a clump of (bamboo) please ? can it be trimmed back ? not sure what species, a height of 6' width of 3'.

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Bamboo can be split for propagation, the best time is in early spring.
If the root system is fibrous then simply cut through with a spade into sections and replant the clumps immediately.
Rhizome Bamboos are best lifted and the pieces split off and then potted up separately.

Pruning of Bamboos should only be done to take out older canes. Typically reduce the canes by 20% each year

HELP!!!!!..... I have grown Lillies this year from bulbs and they are now about 12 inches tall with buds on them, but they are being eaten away by a Red beetle that looks similar to a ladybird without spots. I'm not sure wether this is actually eating them, or the Black grub of similar size that is doing all the damage. I think the two creatures are related, however, between them they are making a meal of my new lillies and also lillies that I have had in the garden for a number of years and never had any trouble with. These thing are new to me, and I was wondering if you have any idea what these things are, and how to get rid of them.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

This most certainly would indicate an attack by the Scarlet Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii), I have a page that contains more information Lilioceris lilii including both chemical and non chemical remedies.

I have been growing clematis successfully for over twelve years now. Unfortunately, as of late, my clematis has began to shed its petals and I am unable to figure out why this is happening. The plant appears to be healthy (sturdy stems, no darkening) however, the flower blooms and the petals have began to fall off almost as soon as they bloom.

Do you know what the problem could be.

I would appreciate any help you can offer

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One possible answer is that the buds are formed during the summer months, if the plant suffers drought conditions during this period then the buds may not develop properly.