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Post by andy on Aug 10, 2013 9:35:15 GMT
When i sit down and order my plants  last year, all the plants arrived in 9cm pots and by the time i'd planted them, they didn't stand a chance with the winter and spring we had. So had a chat with the boss this week and we've agreed to get the plants a lot earlier so they're all in before the end of september and get them all in 2 litre pots or bigger. Many of the plants ive ordered are for just gapping up where we've lost a few but i've added a few new ones too. Going to be looking at getting around 400 plants. We're going to be mulching too....certainly had no mulch in the 23 years ive been there and the soil is looking a bit lifeless. So here's the present list. Might pop up to Wisley tomorrow to have a look so things might change. 12 Eryngium alpinum blue star 12 Pleioblastus auricomis 34 Helenium double trouble 16 Helenium sahin's early flowerer 12 Phlox blue paradise 12 Phlox starfire 12 Phlox norah leigh 20 Coreopsis grandiflora sunrise 15 Coreopsis zagreb 10 Ligularia britt marie crawford 15 Geranium rosemoor 12 Veronica blue charm 12 Veronica cupid 12 Pennisetum hamein 12 Pennisetum redhead 24 Perovskia atriplicifolia blue spire 12 Agapanthus blue storm 12 Agapanthus blue heaven 15 Agastache black adder 6 Solidago goldkind 12 Kniphofia red rocket 15 gaillardia tizzy 12 Geranium brich double 6 Rudbeckia goldsturm 12 papaver picotee 20 geranium salome 20 Geranium summerskies |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 10, 2013 10:14:17 GMT
Cooo blimey - do any ever fall off the back of the lorry - in which case I'll book a flight....!! Wonderful list and I saw the Geranium summerskies at one of the open gardens that we went to - they really had got it well situated with grasses and silver leaved plants. By the way one plant that I have never seen in the UK, and is marvellous, is Zenobia pulverulenta "Blue Skies"...have you ever seen it andy.? I have had mine years - possibly a good plant for the gardens.. RF |
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Post by andy on Aug 11, 2013 6:39:01 GMT
Im not feeling the love with the Zenobia to be honest RF....it's not jumping out and grabbing me by the throat and saying "buy me". Each to their own though....it may also get a bit tall for what im after.
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 11, 2013 7:07:38 GMT
Im not feeling the love with the Zenobia to be honest RF....it's not jumping out and grabbing me by the throat and saying "buy me". Each to their own though....it may also get a bit tall for what im after. Yes it does get a bit tall andy and although it is magnificent in flower it can be a little straggly afterwards.. RF |
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Post by andy on Aug 12, 2013 17:46:43 GMT
The above list is changing almost daily. Im having a day up at Wisley tomorrow on me own so i can get a few more ideas. Not sure if anyone's seen them, but im particularly loving the new Kniphofia popsicle series. They may have to feature quite strongly !!! Updates and photos to follow |
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Post by andy on Aug 13, 2013 17:43:23 GMT
So, after a trip to a few garden centres and Wisley today, my plant list has probably more than doubled.
What do you think.....lots of colours there. Check out the 'popsicle' series of Kniphofia....especially Mango popsicle !!!...absolutely devine
Rockery plant list 2013 2 litre unless stated
12 Eryngium alpinum blue star
14 Pleioblastus aurcormis
27 Helenium 'butterpat'
12 Miscanthus 'morning light'
12 Phlox paniculata 'blue paradise'
22 Helenium 'sahin's early flowerer'
24 Gaillardia 'oranges and lemons'
14 Monarda 'squaw'
22 Phlox paniculata 'starfire'
10 Ligularia 'Britt Marie Crawford'
8 Sedum 'red cauli'
24 Kniphofia 'red hot popsicle'
12 Geranium 'midnight reiter'
30 Kniphofia 'mango popsicle'
12 Phlox paniculata 'Norah Leigh'
10 Veronica 'cupid'
12 Phlox paniculata 'coral flame'
12 Coreopsis 'zagreb'
12 Agapanthus 'Northern star'
12 Coreopsis grandiflora 'early sunrise'
27 Perovskia atriplicifolia 'blue spire'
6 Solidago 'goldkind'
27 Agastache 'black adder'
6 Salvia 'Cerro Potosi'
12 Kniphofia 'papaya popsicle'
15 Agapanthus 'blue storm'
10 Geranium 'birch double'
18 Eryngium varifolium
10 Pennisetum 'Hamein'
6 Rudbeckia 'goldsturm'
12 Leucanthemum 'broadway lights'
15 Kniphofia 'orange vanilla popsicle'
20 Geranium 'summer skies'
20 Geranium 'salome'
10 Alstroemeria 'Indian summer'
10 Thalictrum aqualegifolium 'thundercloud'
6 Arundo donnax versicolour
12 Verbena bonairiensis 'lollipop'
12 Papaver 'picotee'
Misc, 9cm/1 litre
12 Oenothera missouriensis
12 Zauschnaria californica 'Western hills'
12 Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
12 Thymus sp
12 Erigeron 'sea breeze'
12 Delasperma 'firespinner'
12 Aster alpinus
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 13, 2013 18:06:29 GMT
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Post by andy on Aug 13, 2013 18:13:53 GMT
That is absolutely gorgeous. But, i'll raise you Delphinium 'coral sunset'  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 13, 2013 18:21:27 GMT
That is absolutely gorgeous. But, i'll raise you Delphinium 'coral sunset' hahaha - no way - the Coral Sunset is seductive and sexy but Moonlight is full of life and fresh - absolutely an eye opener...!! RF |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 14, 2013 6:33:03 GMT
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Post by andy on Aug 15, 2013 15:56:35 GMT
Well i've done it....ive just sent the list off to the boss by email. My estimation was there's just over 700 plants at an average cost of £5 (trade). That'll be about £3.5k But if we can get these in all before the end of september and keep them watered, followed by a big mulch, we'll have a garden that will rival any in the country for summer colour. If i never come back on this forum, you'll know the boss wasn't very happy  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 15, 2013 18:02:20 GMT
Well done andy - wish I could have carte blanche on a plant order.... RF |
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Post by andy on Aug 15, 2013 18:09:21 GMT
It's not as easy as you think RF....you have to select plants which are hardy, readily available with the companies you deal with, colourful and have a long flowering period, They can't be thugs or seed everywhere and can't flop over as any supports we use would be in the pond.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 15, 2013 18:17:02 GMT
It's not as easy as you think RF....you have to select plants which are hardy, readily available with the companies you deal with, colourful and have a long flowering period, They can't be thugs or seed everywhere and can't flop over as any supports we use would be in the pond. ooo it would lovely to try though - I am sure your boss will forgive you the odd wrong buy....we can always send out a GWD posse if you suddenly go missing !!! RF |
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Post by andy on Sept 3, 2013 17:42:53 GMT
Well, just had confirmation that everything on the list is available with the exception of...
Geranium midnight reiter....subbed for G. black beauty
Alstroemeria indian summer subbed for A. inca lake
Veronica cupid for V. apollo
Not sure on the geranium swap....think black beauty might be a bit small and i really needed a bit of a thug as it's on a walk through area and i want to stop people walking through.
Other than that, thrilled to bits....just got to get them planted now !!!!!
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 4, 2013 7:37:54 GMT
Well done andy, not bad only getting 3 subs out of that list. Can't wait to see everything in situ now  |
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