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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I think you'll find something that flowers and is hardy will be more suitable than another Cordyline (Hydrangea paniculata Limelight perhaps!).
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Surely plants don’t need flowers to be beautiful, and that Hydrangea will not be in flower for 8 months of the year, and when not in flower, not the most attractive shrubs.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    edited March 2023
    There are many plants in my garden that don't have showy flowers and they are indeed beautiful!  It's all a matter of personal preference though. Hydrangea paniculata flowers in spring and retains its flowerheads throughout summer and over winter, giving winter interest which I think is also important.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Are you sure?
    My Hydrangea paniculata flower late summer and early autumn.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    My apologies @punkdoc, looking back at last year's photos, I've been a bit early with my timings.  It starts flowering in July, through to October, retaining its flowerheads over winter until March, so about nine months of interest.  I planted my first one last year so it was closely scrutinised for garden value!  
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • Looking at the spot in the photo made me think Prunus Incisa (Fuji cherry) variety Kojo no mai might be suitable.

    Happy gardening!
  • harkinmaharkinma Posts: 9
    Has anyone any thoughts about a Choisya?
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Prunus Kojo no mai is a beautiful small tree. Lovely flowers now, nice shape, good autumn leaves and a nice skeleton when the leaves drop.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    harkinma said:
    Has anyone any thoughts about a Choisya?
    That's worth considering as it's evergreen with bright yellow/lime leaves, plus scented flowers.  It prefers sun but tolerates shade and needs well draining soil.  Here's more details: Buy Choisya Ternata Sundance | Mexican Orange Blossom (ornamental-trees.co.uk)
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


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