I have got two new plants that I haven't homed yet, got them dirt cheap from morrisons - would either of these go in one of the gaps?
I think the Viburnum gets really tall but flowers in winter and the hebe seems to be a smaller variety but not sure how they would cope with the wet or shade. Those gaps do get some sun but it's mainly partial shade.
Can't believe the prices ... they look in good condition too.
Azaleas are perfectly happy in neutral soil, although not so happy if it's nearer the alkaline end Almost any primulas will be fine in dampish soil. Have a look on any of the pond plant sites and you'll see what's available, although loads of them are available in almost any nursery. The viburnum would be fine if you have a spot that's got good enough drainage, but definitely not a waterlogged spot. If those plants are as small as I think they might be, you'd be better growing them on and waiting until next year to plant them out. Depends whereabouts in the country you are too. They'll do better if they're bigger and sturdier. Sun and good drainage for the Hebe as @Loxley says.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
thanks Ladies, will put the hebe in the border, they are pretty big pots though think I will do as you suggest and put them in pots for now. Going to go look at the pond plant sites now ... two people have contacted me now offering their stones - just hope we can lift the damn things into the van.
Have a look on some of the pond plant suppliers' websites - Puddle Plants and Devon Pond Plants are both good, as is Waterside Nursery.
Just looking out my window at my pond - native primulas and Hellebores are also good for permanent planting if conditions are reasonably damp. Primulas in general are very useful
Hi Fairygirl - I looked at 'Puddle Plants' and wrote to them with a query, said someone from here had recommended them - I got a really fast reply and 'David' was so helpful, he's going to help me figure out how many Primulas I need for that space (going to try the primula vulgaris, Drumstick/Denticulatas), candelabras and the vialli. Maybe some of the small 'Wanda' at the front.
they also have some gorgeous plants called 'Geums -Borisii (orange) and Mrs J Bradshaw (scarlet)'. Am tempted to stick a couple of Astilbe in there, I had no idea they tolerated shade so well, I've got some in a raised border but thinking about it they are shaded by larger plants.
Am so glad you told me about them - well done!! Been lugging rocks about all day - my shoulder is killing me ....
Sympathies for your shoulder @ren.b - I know how it feels! However - really glad you got a result with the pond plants. I think it's good for these businesses when people say they've been recommended too. Primulas are a really valuable addition, and the vulgaris will multiply - they're easy to split too for planting in other areas. They often flower throughout the year here - they've been flowering for the last month. The drumstick ones are also lovely. I have a dark one which I'm hoping will spread a bit, and also a white. Astilbes will be perfect for you as well. Great shade plants. The Geums like sun and well drained soil, but they're also very valuable border plants.
Good luck with it - and mind the shoulder
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We have a bog area next to the pond and we have successfully grown Darlingtonia californica (Cobra lily insectivorous plant) there for 10 years. It has multiplied and flowered and survived all the frosts we have had with no problems. It keeps its pitchers all year round.
Also in the same area are Fritillaria meleagris (Snake's head fritillary). Again doing well but does die back.
Another one which sowed itself from another area of the garden (and recently asked for ID on this forum) is Gladiolus papilio. Beautiful striking flowers but does die back.
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Almost any primulas will be fine in dampish soil. Have a look on any of the pond plant sites and you'll see what's available, although loads of them are available in almost any nursery.
The viburnum would be fine if you have a spot that's got good enough drainage, but definitely not a waterlogged spot. If those plants are as small as I think they might be, you'd be better growing them on and waiting until next year to plant them out. Depends whereabouts in the country you are too. They'll do better if they're bigger and sturdier. Sun and good drainage for the Hebe as @Loxley says.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
However - really glad you got a result with the pond plants. I think it's good for these businesses when people say they've been recommended too.
Primulas are a really valuable addition, and the vulgaris will multiply - they're easy to split too for planting in other areas. They often flower throughout the year here - they've been flowering for the last month. The drumstick ones are also lovely. I have a dark one which I'm hoping will spread a bit, and also a white.
Astilbes will be perfect for you as well. Great shade plants.
The Geums like sun and well drained soil, but they're also very valuable border plants.
Good luck with it - and mind the shoulder
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...