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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2007 13:23:48 GMT
What are the top three plants on your wish list for the coming year?
Mine would be (at this moment):
Black Bamboo (doesn't really go with my cottage garden theme, but stuff it!)
Astrantia maxima (love the olde worlde look of these)
Lavender (and lots of it! Need to keep those aphids away from my new rose bushes)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2007 13:29:07 GMT
What a nice thread, Rosemother ... (1) Datura - tried taking cuttings from a friend's, but they've all died  (2) Aubretia to stick in the wall cracks (will try growing from seed) (3) Don't know the name of this one and haven't found it on the net: there's a lovely winter-flowering hebe in a few gardens around here with deep maroon flowers and dark greenish-purple leaves - looks gorgeous! ... cheers ... |
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Post by Jonah on Jan 30, 2007 13:34:10 GMT
Hi Rosemother Mine do change order constantly, but I would say at the moment left to be purchased: Iris Crystographes Zantedeschia Purple Sensation Hellebores Niger [sp] There are actually things higher up, but I am awaiting an order to try some of them from seed. Top of my list is astrantias, but I am giving the seeds I have sown one last go before succumbing to pot grown, so wasn't sure if I should include them. Ask me next week and it will be different!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2007 13:34:25 GMT
Hi Canary! I notice that your location is Dublin. My hubby was Tallaght born and bred (and he doesn't even have an ASBO!) We go back to visit 4-5 times a year. Hoping to get back for Paddy's day ;D
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 30, 2007 13:37:35 GMT
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Post by andy on Jan 30, 2007 13:58:01 GMT
Sleepy....we've got the most spectacular paper-bark maple (Acer griseum) at work. Here's a pic taken in the snow last week   As for my summer wishlist.... 1) black bamboo 2) a good selection of cannas 3) a large tree fern |
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Post by blackrose on Jan 30, 2007 14:02:06 GMT
i guess mine would be lillies and and other aquatic plants and some more Japanese Maples.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 30, 2007 14:03:28 GMT
Oh my wishlist varies from week to week!!! At the moment my top three things are:
Clematis Tenuiloba "Ylva"
Clematis Addisonii
Clematis Repens
I've already got one similar to Repens so I want to compare the two!!
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Post by Alicat on Jan 30, 2007 14:44:12 GMT
Sleepy that's a good idea putting a link to the plants it saves a lot of time googling. I love that wedding Cake tree - it looks stunning. My three would be Rhododendron ponticum Heavenly Bamboo pink or white rambling rose - to climb up the tree stump in our back garden.
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 30, 2007 14:45:27 GMT
Well I have actually got one, but it's only 3" taller than when I first got it 4 years ago - about 18"!
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Post by Barbara on Jan 30, 2007 17:19:32 GMT
that little yellow crocosmia(dont know it's name) some more lillies, and a blue campanula (i have a white one) barbara  |
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Post by andy on Jan 30, 2007 17:22:28 GMT
Sleepy that's a good idea putting a link to the plants it saves a lot of time googling. I love that wedding Cake tree - it looks stunning. My three would be Rhododendron ponticum Heavenly Bamboo pink or white rambling rose - to climb up the tree stump in our back garden. Shame you're not closer.....if you're ever down Brighton way, i've got a large pot with 3 heavenly bamboo in and i'm bored with them. You would be welcome to them and they're looking particularly stunning at the moment...they just don't fit in with my plans !!! |
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 30, 2007 17:24:50 GMT
We might be able to sort something out. Don't get rid of them just yet.
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Post by andy on Jan 30, 2007 18:17:26 GMT
We might be able to sort something out. Don't get rid of them just yet. They're yours if you want them....i can provide a pic if you like !!! Edit....just realised...are you and alicat one and the same....i'm a little confused (and probably a little slow  ) |
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Post by Jonah on Jan 30, 2007 18:26:40 GMT
They are not the same person Andy - heavens above!   Alicat is a lovely young laydee, and Sleepy is a lovely young gent! ;D I think they've both got their eye on your plants But then seeing as I've got inlaws in Worthing  .....just kidding! |
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 30, 2007 18:29:56 GMT
I've got an A4 list of plants I want to buy.... Couldn't narrow it down to 3...
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 30, 2007 19:11:58 GMT
No, we're not the same person Andy. I'm prettier than she is. But she isn't too far away from me (20 miles maybe?)
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Post by Alicat on Jan 30, 2007 19:53:27 GMT
 Eye up what are you all trying to say.  We just happen to have the same likes/dislikes in plants. and yes Sleepy is the prettier one but as Jonah pointed out we're definately not one and the same - I can't do computers for toffee.! ;D Andy - don't throw them yet. Jonah, sleepy i'll fight you for them.  OH goes down that way on business occasionally maybe I could get him to take a detour. 
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jan 30, 2007 22:53:50 GMT
I DESPERATELY need a tree fern but they are soooo expensive Anybody got one lying around that they don't want |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 31, 2007 6:54:04 GMT
Have got all the three plants you wish for Rosemother The black bamboo has withstood all the dreadful gales and looked at it yesterday - the stems are a vivid black and growing really well - it was well established when I bought it so then went on to buy another one, different species which is doing really well too My wish list A large mature tree Another large mature tree Another very large mature tree Well I love trees - have three large(ish) Amelanchier in the front garden and planted two smaller ones in the back Not sure how, where or when I could get some big trees into my garden - anyone know of anywhere North that does this |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 31, 2007 7:24:18 GMT
I would LOVE black bamboo too but it would look very silly in my wildlife/native/totally messy garden I would LOVE Astantia Ruby Glow as it is very beautiful but my garden doesn't provide suitable growing conditions Witch Hazel with English Bluebells underneath which is one of my plans for this year But most of all I would LOVE a building fairy to do my paths for me one bright moonlit night .... |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 31, 2007 7:27:18 GMT
I acquired a witch hazel Rita - I didnt plant it - dont know where it came from as one day it wasnt there the next day it was - it is now quite big and coming into "flower" and yes what a good idea I do have room for bluebells underneath it - maybe next year
I have Ruby Glow but I much prefer the paler colours
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2007 10:14:44 GMT
I am sooooo jealous Jennywren..... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2007 13:27:59 GMT
Hi Rosemother ... I live in the North Inner City - now if you're talking about ASBOs ;D. Hope you make it back for Paddy's Day ... cheers ...
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 31, 2007 17:23:09 GMT
Ensete Maurelii (killed the last one  ) A redesigned back garden incorporating a veg patch ;D A strong (but pretty) wooden trellis fence for the front garden |
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