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Perennials with shallow or fiberous roots?

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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I would think crocosmia would be just fine. Freesia, gladiolus?
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Thanks Fire, I was thinking of chancing the Emily Macs...
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Emily looks very pretty. Can we see pics when it all comes out?
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Will do, Fire, not much to look at at the moment!
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • BijdezeeBijdezee Posts: 1,484
    I have a strip like this with a large clay pipe under. I planted alpines, succulents and bulbs there as its on a slope. 
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Well, just been to the GC, the best in the area, and they didn’t have a single one of all your helpful suggestions or those on my initial list or indeed anything very much. Will try again in a couple of months to see if they have any new stock in. Worried it’s going to go bust now, as it’s usually quite good. The hunt continues for non-invasive ‘oranges and lemons’ shallow rooting or at least non-tap root perennials. Might be reduced to marigolds, but a bit short for the intended space...
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • UpNorthUpNorth Posts: 376
    Nollie said:
    One thing that online retailers or indeed most gardening books rarely mention is what type of roots a plant has
    Good point, would be useful not just for buying but also when potting on and importantly, when transplanting.  Website designers take note 😀
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Yes, indeed.
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