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Pericallis frost damage

Sam76Sam76 Posts: 151
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Hi,
We bought this pericallis & it has drooped due to a heavy frost. We have brought it indoors. Anything we can do to revive it?
Thanks

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    My opinion is that it's had it, they are really sensitive to frost and l think once the damage has been done you can't get it back.
    Happy to be corrected though.
  • Sam76Sam76 Posts: 151
    Thanks AnniD

    Any alternative suggestions for a small flowering shrub? 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Can you give some indication of position (sun/shade) and soil type please ?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    In addition to @AnniD 's question, is it something to keep potted or to go in the ground?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Sam76Sam76 Posts: 151
    Full sun. To go in the ground. Lots of garden compost
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Lots of Hebes would be fine. Spireas, although they might get a bit big. Potentillas. 
    Lavender if you like it.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Nandina perhaps, one of the smaller varieties such as Obsessed or Lemon and Lime.
    https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/content.cfm?CFID=bd901279-9afc-4285-a0f7-85e701ef6f77&CFTOKEN=0&ref=Nandina - Growing Guide
  • Sam76Sam76 Posts: 151
    Thanks. We have a hebe beside it :). Also have halium, peony roses, pink hydrangea & white helebores at themoment
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