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Is this Fireblight?

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @deonc7X4QL-O Yes of course it was on BBC One yesterday evening. I think @Fairygirl must get to see it a day earlier in Scotland.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - Thursdays here @GardenerSuze , although I don't always watch it then. 
    If you were to buy loniceras in 6 inch pots, and prep the ground well - ie add some decent organic matter to boost the soil, then keep them well watered until winter, you'd find they'd be around a couple of feet in about 2 years.
    It takes any shrub or hedging a year to establish before it start growing properly. 

    They aren't fussy as to growing conditions - sun, shade or soil type. Against a wall in a sunny spot will always be drier, so good prep is very important. Don't skimp on that whatever you do. 
    Funny how we're all different though - I like the wall. It's very similar to our walls round here  :)
    However, I'm not sure why you're so keen to replace the pyracantha. It just needs pruned and probably a bit of water and mulching. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @deonc7X4QL-O I like your pyracantha hedge too. I would just keep 'an eye' on it and hopefully all will be well. Excellent pruning skills.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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