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cazsophieq2019cazsophieq2019 Posts: 193
edited July 2020 in Plants
Hi peeps

More questions from this gardening novice.

Over the last 2 years have undergone a shear learning curve in gardening.

The pix are of the front garden of my house now. 

When I initially moved in it was lovely if a bit overgrown and the plants were unwieldy, however with a bit of weeding (understatement lol) then an invasion of caper spurge which I believe was the result of the first year's weeding, was fully plucked out (hopefully) alongside second year's weeding now into third year keeping on top of the weeds and also planting.

I have now planted 5 English lavender plants into borders, 2 French lavender into a container, one bush rose, a hydrangea and a couple of campanula.

Now for questions lol... 
 
In one of the pix the basal rose stem has become about 3ft tall and one of you kindly advised me that I should stake it which I have done. I think it's doing OK however the top shoots of the stem are a bit crispy, brown and wondering what needs to be done? Could it need more water? The rose was planted bare root last November so this is its first year. No blooms yet. Is there anything I need to do to encourage blooms?

The lavenders which were planted end of March seem to be thriving but I'm wondering if I should be pruning them in their first year or leave them?

Same question re the hydrangea in it's first year no blooms should I do something or do I wait and prune in autumn?

Oh and you'll see a succulent as well any tips sorry for all the questions but this is a great source of help I have found 😁

Thanks in advance. 

Bless y'all 
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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Re the lavender,  personally l would just take off the flower stalks when it's finished flowering,  and do no more than that for now. 
    The French lavender (in the pot) is pretty tender so make sure it's moved somewhere sheltered in the autumn.  :)
  • cazsophieq2019cazsophieq2019 Posts: 193
    Thanks Ann I'd, I will 🙂
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Hi
    Re the rose: as it is still developing, it will need lots of water and also feeding. There is lots of useful information on the 2020 rose thread, and also on the David Austin web site about watering and feeding routines. I know this, because I am also new to roses and have had to go up a steep learning curve too!

    Hope it flowers.
  • cazsophieq2019cazsophieq2019 Posts: 193
    Hi Pianoplayer 

    Thanks for the heads up will definitely be checking this out
    Thanks 😀 
  • cazsophieq2019cazsophieq2019 Posts: 193
    Hi Treeface

    I've no idea but I've cropped the photo for a closer look 
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Looks like crocosmia
    Southampton 
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    And I've just noticed bramble wending it's way across. Don't just cut it off. Find the root and dig it out. Shouldn't be too hard.
    Southampton 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Crocosmia lucifer  - it's earlier than most of the others.
    I'd be slightly worried about the fact you have a hydrangea and lavender in the same bed. 
    One of those plants isn't going to be terribly happy.  :)
    Hydrangeas like very different conditions from lavender, and it's also very near the wall which means it could be too dry for it, depending on which direction the prevailing wind/rain comes from, and what your general climate is like. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • cazsophieq2019cazsophieq2019 Posts: 193
    Fairygirl said:
    Crocosmia lucifer  - it's earlier than most of the others.
    I'd be slightly worried about the fact you have a hydrangea and lavender in the same bed. 
    One of those plants isn't going to be terribly happy.  :)
    Hydrangeas like very different conditions from lavender, and it's also very near the wall which means it could be too dry for it, depending on which direction the prevailing wind/rain comes from, and what your general climate is like. 
    Hi Fairygirl 

    Thanks for pointing that out I'm thinking perhaps that I should move the hydrangea to another part of the garden or perhaps put in a container?

    What are your thoughts?

    Also what would be the perfect plant for that part of the garden?

    Thanks again ☺️ 


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hydrangeas aren't really container shrubs - they make very big plants. A bit of shade is best for them, and good, moisture retentive soil if you don't get regular, decent rainfall.

    Is the site a sunnier one then?
    If it's suiting the lavender, it might be better to pick a few perennials  which like the  same conditions. You can add bulbs to that too.
    It also depends on what look you want there though - evergreens, perennials, shrubs or a mix. A single specimen shrub or small tree etc. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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