So delighted that I bought another one.
Front path edging. Absolutely ideal. Thank you so much.
Miss Pippy
London
"Fleshy grey-green leaves primly edged in red - particularly splendid in winter light - and lilac-mauve flowers aplenty in summer"
Front path edging. Absolutely ideal. Thank you so much.
Miss Pippy
London
This arrived this morning it is excellent condition We are very please with our purchase and we have the perfect spot to put it
Patsy75
SKEGNESS LINCOLNSHIRE
Like all Crocus plants (or certainly the ones I have had the misfortune to buy) this fella has not had the best of starts. However, he battled through a harsh northern winter but, like his Crocus pals, remains steadfast in the slowest growth since Tom Thumb popped out.
Howie G.
Lancashire
66.7
Molly
Hello, My recommendations would usually be based upon the aspect and soil type, however if I assume that is relatively sunny and the soil is 'normal', then you could try any of the following... Bergenias http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.bergenia/sort.0/ Euonymus Emerald 'n' Gold http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold/classid.3818/ Euonymus Emerald Gaiety http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety/classid.2000011688/ Pachysandra terminalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/pachysandra-terminalis/classid.2000027165/ Ajuga http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.ajuga/sort.0/ Lavandula http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lavandula/sort.0/ Hebes http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hebe/sort.0/
Helen
Happy Hearts Day Nursery
Hello Joanne, I think your best option would be to opt for mainly evergreen shrubs as these will provide year-round interest. You can then infill with some of the more colourful perennials. As long as the spot does not get too much shade, then here are some of your best options. Hebe http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hebe/ Vinca http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.vinca/ Pachysandra terminalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/prices-that-have-been-pruned/pachysandra-terminalis-/classid.3288/ evergreen ferns http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/ferns/plcid.309/vid.228/ Rhododendrons (choose the smaller varieties for pots) http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.rhododendron/start.1/sort.0/cat.plants/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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Linda Binfield
Hello again Linda, Viburnum tinus 'French White' is an evergreen shrub that flowers in late winter and spring, so you could get too seasons of interest - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/viburnum-tinus-french-white/classid.4484/ Mahonias will flower in winter too http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.mahonia/ while Daphne odora Aureomarginata is pretty early in the spring http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/daphne-odora-aureomarginata/classid.3751/ For shrubs that flower throughout the summer, then here are some of my favourites:- Ceanothus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.ceanothus/ Lavender http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lavandula/ Hebe http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hebe/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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I'll try that Helen - thank you. Also I have a lovely Crocus voucher to spend! I have just cleared an old sunny border in front of an ornamental wall. I have kept a large Hydrangea at the end of the border but would like a couple of shrubs to put alongside to give some winter colour. Do you have any suggestions that would complement the Hydrangea? Thank you for your prompt reply. Linda
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Hello Linda, The most likely cause of these black spots is Fungal Leaf Spot. This can be caused by a number of things, but is usually a result of the plant being stressed in some way. It may be that it was slightly too cold in winter, or if it is in a pot it may need to be moved to a larger one, or planted out into the ground. Keep an eye on the watering and try to improve the general growing conditions and you should start to see new growth. If the black spots are really unsightly, you should pick off the affected leaves (being careful not to defoliate it completely) and give it a feed with a general purpose fertiliser like Growmore. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Linda Binfield
Anna Trundle
Hello Anna, Ideally you should dig in as much composted organic matter as possible to enrich the soil before you plant, and then (if you don't mind plants spilling out from the border), you could plant any of the following. Lavandula, Hebe, Hypericum or Vinca.
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keith waters
Hello Keith, There are several lovely plants which spring to mind including Daphne, Hypericum, Rhododendron (the smaller cultivars) and Hebe. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Clark, Andy (buying)
Hello there, These are really troublesome pests, and there are no effective deterrents available (apart from getting a guard dog) which will be any help to you. They tend to prefer leaves and soft stems rather than flowers and woody stems, and they seem to prefer feeding in exposed positions and often nibble plants at the edge of borders. This habit can be used to the gardener's advantage by planting more valuable subjects in the centre of beds. In winter, when food is scarce, deciduous plants at the edge of beds will not interest rabbits, and will help protect winter flowers in the centre. Below is a list of flowering shrubs which they usually tend to leave alone. Buddleia davidii, Ceanothus Cistus Cotoneaster dammeri Deutzia Hebe Hypericum Hydrangea Mahonia aquifolium Potentilla fructicosa Rhododendron spp. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Jill Tuck
Most Hebes need very little pruning, however you can give them a light trim in mid to late spring.
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