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Post by isabella on Jan 12, 2007 16:16:34 GMT
Oh dear! We have just taken the 2 very large conifers out ( the blue one and the cham pisifera etc.) and we now have 2 very large spaces!  They were very old and dying back so I know it was the right thing to do but now I have to think of new plants to put in and I think I need some help,please! Our garden is south facing. Has anyone got any ideas please?  |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 12, 2007 16:23:43 GMT
Can't help I'm afraid but WHAT a lovely border ;D !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 9:21:25 GMT
What lovely planting, sorry about your trees, difficult to think of something which would fill such gaps. I wonder what the border will make of the different light & wind?
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Post by Plocket on Jan 13, 2007 10:06:53 GMT
Do you want something as dense or would you consider something different? You already have a pretty eucalyptus so how about something more delicate to go with it? Cotinus are very pretty and then you could consider something spring or winter flowering. Or what about a black leaved elder: Sambuca Nigra "Black Lace" is very pretty.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 11:09:13 GMT
How about a Mahonia? ;D Well I like them  |
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Post by lottielady on Jan 13, 2007 19:57:06 GMT
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Post by isabella on Jan 13, 2007 20:05:50 GMT
Thanks everyone! The spaces left after taking the conifers out are approx.4'x3'! We already have a Mahonia 'Charity' - just by the bird table. I think I was in a bit of a panic yesterday when I saw the spaces that were left! I like the idea of a Cotinus  Not sure about Sambucus,though - we tried one before and it just died. We have a Viburnum opulus in the wrong place - planted it 2 years ago! I wonder if we could move it  In front of the blue conifer we have a Myrtle and a Weigela - Hoping that with more light they will grow better now that the conifer is out! I would like an Arbutus,too! I am going on a bit so will stop now |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 13, 2007 20:06:10 GMT
LL they had that in aldi for 2.99 a couple of months ago, and the pic on the pack showed it as being Very pink...so I didnt buy it.
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Post by isabella on Jan 13, 2007 20:09:34 GMT
LL, We have a Callicarpa growing well in the border just in front of the other one! The berries are gorgeous - have a look at beejays pic on the purple thread! Thanks for the suggestion,though |
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Post by lottielady on Jan 13, 2007 20:13:41 GMT
£2.99 Sweetie That WAS cheap! I am hoping to go to Buckingham Nurseries soon to see if they have one - the one Beejay took a photo of is lovely - it's why I want one. <bigsighsmiley> LLx |
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Post by fozzie on Jan 14, 2007 22:10:43 GMT
L L while your there, would you ask about my order for Rosa. canina only I'm still waiting for them to arrive.
Thank you.
Foz
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Post by fozzie on Jan 16, 2007 8:56:30 GMT
LL,
No need to chase my order just had email from Buckingham and Amtrak Express (carrier ) the Roses will be delivered today.
F
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Post by lottielady on Jan 16, 2007 9:14:03 GMT
Ok Foz! But I would have been at a loss unless you ordered under the name of Fozzie  LLx |
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Post by isabella on Mar 5, 2007 19:12:58 GMT
This year I have decided to use 2 Obelisks where the Conifers were - it will give me a bit more time to think about what I can do |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 5, 2007 19:29:25 GMT
What a good idea, what are you thinking of growing up them, Clems would be nice, bet Plocket can give you some good ideas |
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Post by isabella on Mar 5, 2007 19:37:03 GMT
I was thinking about growing Morning Glory 'Star of Yelta' up one and a Morning Glory 'Candy Pink 'up the other one But I also have a perennial Morning Glory ,my Lemon Thunbergias, 'Blushing Susie' Thunbergia or Morning Glory ' Heavenly Blue' Decisions,decisions,decisions |
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