?Pyracantha - sounds odd maybe, but at this time of year they are covered to the hilt with deep red, orange or yellow berries depending upon type. The birds love them, so they give life to future generations of them - maybe a fit memorial for your so sad loss? In the spring they are thick with white blossom, giving beauty and hope to a new year.
It's just an idea, but my thought is to plant a patch of colchicums (autumn crocus), sometimes known as Naked Boys - leafless flowers popping up briefly each autumn to make the world beautiful for a short while before they disappear again.
You can get white ones as well as the usual lilac.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I like the sound of the callicarpa, the Red Cascade and the colchicums.
We've recently moved to our forever house (and garden) hence the wait to plant something. I feel the need to plant something in the ground to mark him permanently with us (the psychology of bereavement is a strange thing), and I really, really hope we won't be moving again, ever!
Now I just need to find the best spot in the garden for your suggestions to make the final choice.
I'm sure you will find the perfect place that is special to you. And I hope the flowers you have chosen bring you comfort, they sound just perfect. My best wishes to you and your family. I hope you all enjoy your new home.
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A small slow growing tree. fagus sylvatica 'purpurea pendula'
Schizostlis (Kaffir Lily) looks great in November.
?Pyracantha - sounds odd maybe, but at this time of year they are covered to the hilt with deep red, orange or yellow berries depending upon type. The birds love them, so they give life to future generations of them - maybe a fit memorial for your so sad loss? In the spring they are thick with white blossom, giving beauty and hope to a new year.
The pyracantha in my front gardendoes look amazing at the moment.
That is a lovely way to remember your son Catherine.
Does it have to be leaf?,dogwood has glorious red stems in winter,a real bright spot in the winter garden.
Depending on what you decide,I would consider planting in a pot that can be taken with you if you ever decide to move .
Catherine, I'm sorry to hear about your son.
It's just an idea, but my thought is to plant a patch of colchicums (autumn crocus), sometimes known as Naked Boys - leafless flowers popping up briefly each autumn to make the world beautiful for a short while before they disappear again.
You can get white ones as well as the usual lilac.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi all
Many thanks for your lovely replies.
I like the sound of the callicarpa, the Red Cascade and the colchicums.
We've recently moved to our forever house (and garden) hence the wait to plant something. I feel the need to plant something in the ground to mark him permanently with us (the psychology of bereavement is a strange thing), and I really, really hope we won't be moving again, ever!
Now I just need to find the best spot in the garden for your suggestions to make the final choice.
I'm sure you will find the perfect place that is special to you. And I hope the flowers you have chosen bring you comfort, they sound just perfect. My best wishes to you and your family. I hope you all enjoy your new home.
I had a look at another website for what looks good in November, quite a selection
http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/vid.87/numitems.100/
I'm sure whatever you choose will look great.