I'd back Choisya as well and would use Irises and hardy geraniums for a bit of variation in height. Something like Potentilla would be happy and give colour for along time with the geraniums and without too much maintenance, and Hebes would be happy and give structure with the Choisya- loads of varieties to choose from. You could add a large pot for seasonal interest and have spring bulbs as well. I'd agree with Verd about the dicentras and foxgloves - think they'd struggle in that sun.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Got ya Verdun, ive actually planted two Peonies against some of you fellow gardeners advice as i do think they are amazing, impatiens, snap dragon, petunias, anemones and dug up a large Bergenia and transplanted it their too,ill take pics when in full bloom i hope but the soil is extremely sandy and dense due to being under slabs for a while i hope.!
Hi guys not in full bloom yet but im concerned as before as the soil is very dense with the sandy substrate and being under slabs for so long, i have added horse muck, but would it be a good idea to add perculite or vermiculite to help brake it up?
..very nice....lots of things going on there... I always use pea shingle to break up ground - lots of it... it makes a world of difference when you try to plant something...
Yes it will, but you don't need it and they are both expensive - the sand will provide the drainage and the horse muck the goodness. Keep it well watered, especially if we get some sun! What you have planted looks lovely already - it's so nice to see a bit of greenery instead of a lot of paving in front gardens - good luck.
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I'd back Choisya as well and would use Irises and hardy geraniums for a bit of variation in height. Something like Potentilla would be happy and give colour for along time with the geraniums and without too much maintenance, and Hebes would be happy and give structure with the Choisya- loads of varieties to choose from. You could add a large pot for seasonal interest and have spring bulbs as well. I'd agree with Verd about the dicentras and foxgloves - think they'd struggle in that sun.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Got ya Verdun, ive actually planted two Peonies against some of you fellow gardeners advice as i do think they are amazing, impatiens, snap dragon, petunias, anemones and dug up a large Bergenia and transplanted it their too,ill take pics when in full bloom i hope but the soil is extremely sandy and dense due to being under slabs for a while i hope.!
Hi guys not in full bloom yet but im concerned as before as the soil is very dense with the sandy substrate and being under slabs for so long, i have added horse muck, but would it be a good idea to add perculite or vermiculite to help brake it up?
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..very nice....lots of things going on there... I always use pea shingle to break up ground - lots of it... it makes a world of difference when you try to plant something...
Hi our front garden is west/ south west have loads of peonies and the neighbours have a huge camellia, I planted mine in front too but it,s tiny yet
I think it will take another year for the peonies, but thankyou Salino, will vermiculite or perlite do the same job?
Hello Ogster,
Yes it will, but you don't need it and they are both expensive - the sand will provide the drainage and the horse muck the goodness. Keep it well watered, especially if we get some sun! What you have planted looks lovely already - it's so nice to see a bit of greenery instead of a lot of paving in front gardens - good luck.