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K.e.dziubinskaK.e.dziubinska Posts: 16
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Hi all,

I'm looking for something to fill up a rather large container I've bought for a hydrangea (which it will have to grow into over the years!), and found this lovely orange flowered plant that would look lovely hanging over the edges. I don't want to uproot all of it but does anyone know what it is and whether I can divide it in autumn? Thanks! 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Not without a photo  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • K.e.dziubinskaK.e.dziubinska Posts: 16
    oops the file was too big and it didn't attach hehe! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It looks like a Geum, but the foliage isn't right, so I'm not sure. Helianthemum? [rock rose] maybe. 
    If it's the latter- they like very different conditions to hydrangeas. C0uldn't be more different  :)

    The only problem with putting other planting in with a hydrangea is that you immediately compromise the hydrangea, as the other plants are competition for water and nutrients. Ideally, look for something that enjoys the same conditions. 

    It's less of a problem adding plants when going into winter, but it could be a problem in spring when it needs to start growing and will use a lot of water at that point.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Agree with @Fairygirl, it is a Helianthemum, which likes hot, dry and sunny, not a suitable Hydrangea companion.
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  • K.e.dziubinskaK.e.dziubinska Posts: 16
    Thanks both, that makes sense as it is growing next to rosemary in a very dry chalky bed! Perhaps I'll just add some pansies over winter and let the hydrangea have more room come spring. Here's a pic of the container, we'll be mulching with manure and topping with wood chip in spring, hopefully big enough for now! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Why is the soil level so low in the container?
    The problem now is that if you add more mulch etc, you'll be burying the base of the hydrangea, which isn't going to be good for it. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • K.e.dziubinskaK.e.dziubinska Posts: 16
    We didn't have enough soil 🙈 but we'll make sure not to cover any stems with mulch or wood chip - when we add this we'll raise the level of the plant to prevent it from being swamped! 
  • Cambridgerose12Cambridgerose12 Posts: 1,134
    I wouldn't mulch tbh until you've taken the plant out, added more compost to raise the level, and then replanted it. It won't do it any harm at this point of the year, and then you could plant some small bulbs and bedding violas around it too. Maybe ask a gardening friend for some compost?
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