That hedge really doesn’t look like laurel to me - the leaves look too small and far too many. Having said that I’m no expert on bushes. Ive always found daffs pretty resilient near hedges - too late for this spring though.
If there's plenty of organic matter added to the space, that will give a better planting space, and improve moisture retention etc. Getting some extra depth for bulbs/plants is also beneficial, especially when planting in a tight space, and with roots there from other plants/shrubs
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm worried now that my Lily of the Valley may be a mutant variety @Fairygirl ! Last year when I was tidying it up I noticed that it had rooted into the cement layer beneath some block paving which I had to relay after removing it!
(The hedge does look a bit like griselinia but laurel can look more tight leaved like that if it had recently been cut with fresh smaller leaves emerging.)
They can certainly be a bit obtuse @Plantminded I found it odd that the site was saying dry conditions for them though. That's the opposite of virtually every other piece of info! They do grow in sunny spots round here, but the ground never really dries out in this part of the country. There's a house round the corner from me that has a huge drift right along the front boundary - south facing and quite open. I still think the biggest problem for the OP's location will be maintaining that hedge. Anything in decent growth from around April until September will make it very difficult to do that without damage to those plants. Early and very late planting would be better, or tough ground cover like Ajuga and various others. Crocus, smaller species tulips, early daffs and Iris reticulata [although those diminish over time] will all be largely done by April or so. Cyclamen and autumn Crocus for autumn, for example.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks @Fairygirl, having done some more research, it appears that Lily of the Valley is very adaptable and can tolerate drought conditions once it is established. This is a plant we have underestimated 😊. As you say, it makes excellent ground cover.
Yes - many plants can adjust and adapt once established, but generally speaking, they all need moisture to get going. I wonder if some of the people who have had difficulty with Convallaria just haven't waited long enough. Mind you - many people find it hideously invasive. It's one of those plants that certainly divides folk
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks everyone for the useful information . So I could possibly try species tulips and daffodils or crocus for spring colour next year and autumn crocus for autumn colour .
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Agree..not Laurel.
Cannot make out detail of leaf shape.
May we have a clear close up pic please.
Getting some extra depth for bulbs/plants is also beneficial, especially when planting in a tight space, and with roots there from other plants/shrubs
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
(The hedge does look a bit like griselinia but laurel can look more tight leaved like that if it had recently been cut with fresh smaller leaves emerging.)
I found it odd that the site was saying dry conditions for them though. That's the opposite of virtually every other piece of info! They do grow in sunny spots round here, but the ground never really dries out in this part of the country. There's a house round the corner from me that has a huge drift right along the front boundary - south facing and quite open.
I still think the biggest problem for the OP's location will be maintaining that hedge. Anything in decent growth from around April until September will make it very difficult to do that without damage to those plants. Early and very late planting would be better, or tough ground cover like Ajuga and various others.
Crocus, smaller species tulips, early daffs and Iris reticulata [although those diminish over time] will all be largely done by April or so. Cyclamen and autumn Crocus for autumn, for example.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mind you - many people find it hideously invasive. It's one of those plants that certainly divides folk
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...