I expect, living near the coast we have sand in the soil.....I haven't a clue if the soil is acid or alkaline etc. I should try and find out really to help when wanting to put new plants in 😁
The ajuga is very hardy and likes a bit of shade. The cerinthe is an annual but it seeds itself about readily.
Hi again Ladybird4. I am definitely going to put the Ajuga in the garden, also going to split, keep some in the existing pot and my friend would like some for her garden. When would be the best time to split etc
Thank you Ladybird4. I thought as much. Can I also ask. I have a magnificent Hosta, I believe that it can be split or indeed be moved. I would say it is more than 2 feet in diameter and still growing. Of course I will wait until after it has flowered but am admittedly rather scared of losing it completely. I imagine that I wait until all the foliage has died off but would I split/move at this point or wait until spring before it starts to grow again.
Hostas can be easily divided in the Autumn. Dig the big clump up, tease any loose roots apart then you can either use a sharp spade or an old breadknife - I've even use a little hacksaw to divide irises, (avoiding damage to the growing points) and cut it in half - or even smaller rooted pieces if desired. Try to get about 4 shoots on each cutting. Don't worry about a little root damage. Plant all the new plantlets the same depth in the soil as the parent plant was with the shoots at soil level.
Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
Ladybird. Once again, a long time since posting this query. Just to say that I did split the Ajuga. I now have 3 lovely plants in my garden & my friend another. 2 of the plants are under my lounge window, which looked like soil & builders rubble. I dug in some compost, planted the Ajuga & they have come on beautifully. Not the best pic & after they flowered but I will leave them to fill a pretty useless soil area....with the exception of the little bit of (is it forget me knot or Lobelia) that has decided to show its face, probably thanks to one of our festhered friends as this area was barren except a mature shrub😁😁
They certainly are Ladybird and if the Lobelia flourishes too, all the better. They are certainly tough little plants. (or not so little now compared to the size they were in the pot😊
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