It’s borderline hardy @GardenerSuze so should be OK here but I’m not sure if it will be where you are. I got some in the sale at Crocus so not a great expense if they expire! I’ve never gardened on clay soil but it sounds like all the work you are doing will give your plants an excellent start in your new garden, take some time off now to relax!
@Plantminded I do like the idea of Imperata cylindrica with Panicum Northwind. The grey in the grass with the dark red of the grass sounds like a winning combination. Hebe Red Edge would be another thought. I am sure the must be many other possibles. As you say time now to relax!
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@Plantminded Just an update I have decided to plant lots of C Karl Foerster in this border. I did grow a Panicum very similar to Squaw. It was very happy in the clay soil in my old garden in full sun. I think it will be going in the raised beds to start. I thought it would be wise to use something tried and tested in clay until I have a better understanding of what is going on. I do have a long area of grass out the front and to the side of the house. It is turfed at present but would make a lovely long border. Many more plants will be needed there in the future so there will be lots of changes, lifting and splitting to follow.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
That’s an excellent choice, @GardenerSuze. As you know it’s one of my favourites too! Out of all the grasses in my garden it’s the only one that is still standing upright and neat at this late time in the season. I am going back to a lot of my old favourite plants this year having experimented in the last couple of years and been disappointed! If something is happy in your garden and you like it, you’re on to a winner!🏆
@Plantminded I have three of them and have ordered two more. That should give a good start. As you mention wev'e had a number of winter gales, still they stand amazing all considered.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
@GardenerSuze and @Plantminded , I was admiring these grasses this morning in our hotel's garden by the sea. Could you please ID them for me? I quite fancy a couple in my garden. Many thanks.
They are certainly impressive @Lizzie27! In their dessicated state at this time of year many grasses look very similar. Without being able to see the flowerheads, the upright habit, cane like stems and neat clumps suggest a variety of Miscanthus or Panicum to me, but I’m not sure. I also think there are two different grasses there. Let’s see what @GardenerSuze thinks. I hope you are enjoying the sea air!
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Hebe Red Edge would be another thought. I am sure the must be many other possibles.
As you say time now to relax!
I did grow a Panicum very similar to Squaw. It was very happy in the clay soil in my old garden in full sun. I think it will be going in the raised beds to start.
I thought it would be wise to use something tried and tested in clay until I have a better understanding of what is going on. I do have a long area of grass out the front and to the side of the house. It is turfed at present but would make a lovely long border. Many more plants will be needed there in the future so there will be lots of changes, lifting and splitting to follow.
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Sea air is certainly bracing! Super hotel.