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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2008 20:40:33 GMT
Hi chaps!  Now that my fab greenhouse is up and running, I'm looking for suggestions! I want to grow something unusual, ornamental and fabulous. Oh, and I want it to live in my greenhouse all year 'round ;D Any ideas peeps? |
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Post by Amo on May 14, 2008 6:00:16 GMT
I always like scented leaved geraniums in the GH. I've been looking for some this year but haven't found any yet!!!  Just can't resist giving them a squeeze!  Not very exciting I know ;D |
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Post by beanie on May 14, 2008 7:49:29 GMT
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Post by andy on May 14, 2008 10:21:59 GMT
You'll soon be coming up to the time to sow cineraria (the spring flowering pot plant), calceolaria and cyclamen.
I'm not sure if it's too late but you might be able to still sow some of the lovely summer pot plants such as coleus, gloxinnia, exacum, celosia, cookscombe and browalia.
You could also pot a few of your favourite bedding plants up and grow them as pot plants for the house. If you have space indoors for say 5 pot plants....grow 10 so you can change them over twice a week or so.
What about growing stuff for cut flowers for the house too.
Marigolds are lovely grown in pots as are ageratum and heliotrope gives of that lovely scent. Schizanthus and salpiglossis are another, much overlooked pot plant.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2008 15:49:18 GMT
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Post by Plocket on May 14, 2008 16:13:33 GMT
We'll I'd be really boring and have tender clematis, a bird of paradise and lots more as and when! What fun you are going to have creating a collection RM |
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Post by Amo on May 14, 2008 18:47:02 GMT
Ooooooo......  |
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Post by Amo on May 14, 2008 19:07:26 GMT
Thanks soooo much RM  Of course I will blame you when OH asks!! At least he knew I was looking for som. Just not that many.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2008 20:55:35 GMT
;D Glad to be of service!
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Post by Amo on May 15, 2008 7:00:27 GMT
So which did you buy? They were all scrummy!!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2008 8:19:26 GMT
Erm....Attar of rose, Big apple, Birdbush Victoria and Poquita. Quite restrained, I thought  |
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Post by Auricula on May 15, 2008 11:53:33 GMT
I'm definitely going to look at the scented geraniums site. As I posted elsewhere,I have an unheated greenhouse without any planting borders in it.It is full from October to May but empty for the rest of the year, and I am looking for something,in pots,to fill it during the summer.I'm off to look now ;D
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Post by Auricula on May 15, 2008 12:17:31 GMT
Just bought 6 plants  Should have a highly perfumed greenhouse soon ;D |
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Post by andy on May 15, 2008 12:46:42 GMT
Obviously don't forget your chillis and peppers etc...toms and cues in big pots too and maybe a melon !!!
You'll also be coming up to the time to take most semi ripe shrub cuttings so fill yer boots with those.
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Post by Amo on May 15, 2008 17:45:54 GMT
You are SO restrained Attar of Rose, Big Apple, Birdbush Julia Anne, Birdbush Nutty, Clorinda, Lady Plymouth, Lady Scarborough, Mabel Grey and Secret Love. I know I'm gong back there at some point....... Restrain me!! |
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Post by Amo on May 15, 2008 17:48:06 GMT
AS for cuttings Andy... Not quite there yet but I have done the phygelus and Erysimum so far. But they can tuck into secluded, sheltered corners.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2008 19:05:49 GMT
Amo! I am not worthy!  ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2008 19:23:03 GMT
Just been given a present of a gardenia. Can that live in my greenhouse? ;D
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Post by Amo on May 15, 2008 19:31:12 GMT
I think it will be one of those plants Andy was on about earlier, like a few of our geraniums. It would do well spending most of it's time in the GH being cosseted and then you bring it in the house for a quick burst of enjoyment!! ;D |
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Post by andy on May 16, 2008 3:58:48 GMT
Just been given a present of a gardenia. Can that live in my greenhouse? ;D Keep it warm (min 10 C), shaded and humid and it'll thrive. They like acid soil so water with rain water if poss and pot it on into ericaceous soil. And watch out for bugs..aphids, red spider, mealy bug and scale love gardenias. Well worth the hastle though. |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2008 7:59:01 GMT
Thanks Andy!  |
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Post by cjhomebird on May 16, 2008 11:25:49 GMT
................and if you are goingto live in the greenhouse, a nice fold upcomfy chair anda pile of gardening magazines.
;D ;D ;D
CJ
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Post by andy on May 16, 2008 12:07:18 GMT
................and if you are goingto live in the greenhouse, a nice fold upcomfy chair anda pile of gardening magazines. ;D ;D ;D CJ Don't forget the homebrew ;D |
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Post by Amo on May 16, 2008 12:59:45 GMT
And wind up radio. The plants like that too.
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Post by Auricula on May 17, 2008 22:29:38 GMT
Help!!!!! I am being lured back to the scented geranium website......will I be able to resist?? |
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Post by Amo on May 18, 2008 6:34:34 GMT
Of course not Auricula!! ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 18, 2008 7:06:14 GMT
They are very cheap on that site aren't they? Oh no....too tempting to resist... I have the peppermint one - tomentosum - which is really strongly scented. It's gorgeous. I doo like that chocolate version of it too - might have to order it, so it's silly not to get a few more isn't it?  I only wanted to suggest to Rosemother that she buy the herb, Lemon Verbena, to put in her GH - a really lemony and totally lovely plant... |
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Post by andy on May 18, 2008 7:29:31 GMT
I only wanted to suggest to Rosemother that she buy the herb, Lemon Verbena, to put in her GH - a really lemony and totally lovely plant... Is that the tall, woody shrub you talk about 4P or the smaller lemon balm ? I have both at work and they're truly gorgeous but the verbena does get pretty big (10'+) whilst the balm stays at 18". The verbena wins it though on smell...just with the balm a close second followed by lemon thyme. Does anyone know if you can use lemon verbena in cooking. I often use lemon thyme with roast chicken but would think the verbena would give a better taste.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 18, 2008 7:42:24 GMT
I mean the tall woody but tender shrub, Andy. It is completely edible and easily kept confined to a reasonable size because it's so tempting to nip the leaves off every time you're near it! It's best grown in a pot as it dies down for the winter and needs to be brought indoors, unlike the Lemon Balm herb which is totally hardy and spreads like a weed unless brutally kept in its place... PS Lemon Verbena makes a gorgeous summer tea too.... |
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Post by andy on May 18, 2008 8:42:45 GMT
Thanks 4P...i have the verbena at work....been outside for 5 years now but i do expect it to die when (if) we get a real nasty winter especially as my work garden faces NE I'll try it with some chicken this year....it really is the most intense lemon i've smelt !!! |
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Now that my fab greenhouse is up and running, I'm looking for suggestions! I want to grow something unusual, ornamental and fabulous. Oh, and I want it to live in my greenhouse all year 'round ;D Any ideas peeps?
Just can't resist giving them a squeeze! 
Should have a highly perfumed greenhouse soon ;D
