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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 19, 2008 12:53:05 GMT
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 19, 2008 13:26:24 GMT
I'm so glad you posted that Wee, it's something my MIL has in her garden and she uses it in flower arranging. Some time ago I borrowed ;D a couple of pieces and potted them up. I liked the leaf shape and colour and also the pretty stems too. Never realised it fruited  and I had no idea what it was called either. So thanks |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 19, 2008 17:11:42 GMT
Ooo I do like that Wee. It's very rustic looking. Would go very well here under my hedges. Will have to look out for that one! Does it die back through winter?
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 19, 2008 17:23:35 GMT
No, it looks like that all the time Shrub, I took those photos this morning.
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Post by Alicat on Jan 19, 2008 19:27:03 GMT
Hi Weeterrier
Do you think it could be trained upwards. - Because I would like something to cover the trelis in winter.
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 20, 2008 9:22:43 GMT
Well, the the stems can become pretty long if they are left. I am wondering .........if you tied little bundles of moss on to the trellis, and tied the plant against it, at a node, it might root, and start sending out side shoots. Worth trying, I would think.  Even without that, I have seen the stems reach ten feet. |
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Post by Alicat on Jan 21, 2008 18:43:47 GMT
Thanks Weeterrier. Will have a look out for one in the garden Centres/Nurseries and give it a go. - You never know till you try.
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 22, 2008 11:13:59 GMT
I'm wondering about an evergreen hanging basket now. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 22, 2008 17:23:14 GMT
That sounds lovely actually Wee. I can picture it. Those dark glossy leaves would look great as a background to something colourful. The outside of the basket could be covered I reckon with foliage. If I can find the plant I might give that a go myself. |
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Post by Auricula on Jan 23, 2008 14:52:29 GMT
Thanks W.T. Does it need full sun ? It looks just the thing I'm looking for to cover a East / North Easterly facing bank if it could do with sun only for the first half of the day |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 24, 2008 17:18:42 GMT
No, it grows pretty well anywhere. ;D
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Post by Auricula on Jan 24, 2008 18:40:05 GMT
Sounds great!! |
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Post by bagpuss on Jan 25, 2008 13:09:15 GMT
That looks lovely WT.
I also like Bugles as ground cover, as not too invasive and unwanted bits easily removed.
I also have a Shamrock Pea which is really nice, and again, any unwanted bits are quite easy to deal with.
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 26, 2008 18:10:15 GMT
My most hated groundcover is periwinkle  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 26, 2008 19:08:25 GMT
My most hated groundcover is periwinkle Mine too Wee, it's lovely that it's green all year round and the flowers are lovely too but it's a thug on one of my boundries. I've sprayed it several times and I don't particularly like spraying, I've pulled it up and it still haunts me  |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 27, 2008 23:43:32 GMT
It is a devil to dig up, isn't it?
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Post by Essexgirl on Jan 30, 2008 9:49:47 GMT
Glad you put this on here WT. I need something to cover a pile of rocks and rubble left over from the old pond. As you say,most ground cover plants are too invasive. This looks just the thing,and evergreen too. |
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Post by Alicat on Feb 2, 2008 16:02:07 GMT
I'm wondering about an evergreen hanging basket now. Why not, it's worth a try. Might give it a go myself. I could have kicked myself the other day, went to 2 nurseries and totally forgot to look for the plant. 
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 5, 2008 9:31:55 GMT
Glad you put this on here WT. I need something to cover a pile of rocks and rubble left over from the old pond. As you say,most ground cover plants are too invasive. This looks just the thing,and evergreen too. Perfect for that |
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 5, 2008 9:34:47 GMT
I googled to see who stocked it, and noticed an article which said that it is an excellent plant for flower-arranging too. Very long lasting in water.
What a star ;D
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Post by andy on Feb 5, 2008 11:33:37 GMT
My most hated groundcover is periwinkle Vinca major 'varigata' is nice surely ?...big creamy varigated leaves...although it does still spread like mad. Hypericum calycinum is another popular ground cover. |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 5, 2008 12:22:29 GMT
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 5, 2008 16:35:53 GMT
My most hated groundcover is periwinkle Vinca major 'varigata' is nice surely ?...big creamy varigated leaves...although it does still spread like mad. Hypericum calycinum is another popular ground cover. Yes Andy, I actually DO like that one, because it gives any dull, difficult to plant area, a real burst of sunshine. I usually cut it back hard each year to stop it from rooting everywhere. I suppose that defeats its purpose somewhat.  And although it is difficult to remove, at least it is worthwhile. The reason I dislike Vinca minor is this................... When I was the gardener in the nearby Country Park, someone had planted it as groundcover under the roses in two huge rosebeds, because there was an idea that it would prevent something, maybe greenfly. By the time I took over, it had almost choked everything, including the little box edging. I had to remove it all, which could only be done by lifting everything and disentangling the roots. On heavy clay soil, this was soul destroying. Not the plant's fault of course, but it put me off nonetheless.  |
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and I had no idea what it was called either. So thanks 
Even without that, I have seen the stems reach ten feet.
And although it is difficult to remove, at least it is worthwhile.