Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'
golden hop
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: vigorous
- Flowering period: September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A gorgeous climber with large, deep-lobed, yellow-green leaves that turn bright golden yellow in autumn, when it is festooned with greenish-yellow, cone-like flowers that hang like grapes. Given space to express itself, this vigorous golden hop will romp along a strong rose arch or arbour. - Garden care: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, and tie in the twining shoots around the base of the support. Cut back to ground level in the spring and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost.
Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue'
Californian lilac
Sky-blue flowers in late summer
£12.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Verbena bonariensis
verbena
Lilac-purple flowers
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Clematis 'Perle d'Azur'
clematis (group 3)
Stunning pale turquoise-blue flowers
£14.99
2lt pot (60cm cane)
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Clematis Étoile Violette
clematis (group 3)
Produces masses of deep purple blooms
£12.99
2lt pot (60cm cane)
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
March pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
Use the following notes as a guide when pruning trees, shrubs and climbers in your garden during the month of March. I’ve included timely advice on Abeliophyllum, Artemesia, Brachyglottis, Brunfelsia, Buddleja, Ceanothus, Clematis, Colutea, Cotinus, Daphne, Eccremocarpus, Elsholtzia, ...
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This climber grows fairly rapidly in a year, so make sure you give it plenty of space
Lucy Summers - Greenfingers Guides