I bought 2 Camellias from Morrisons about 6 or 7 years ago. One, Camelia Morrisonii alba is in a large pot, the other, Camelia Morrisonii Rubra is in the ground. They are both glossy, big and flower profusely each year. See how handy latin is? The only labels Morrisons had on them were Evegreen Shrub white and Evergreen Shrub red
I have bought quite a few shrubs from Morrisons and they have all done well, including honeysuckles and clematis, bought spring bulbs as well, planted last autumn. Will let you know how they all do
The only thing I would say is make sure to buy plants that have been recently brought into the store. Plants don't like being inside the store with the heating for long. And this applies to all places that are not garden centres, not just Morrisons
I struggled with growing clematis for years, but now have 4 growing quite happily. What changed was the planting regime. As a general rule they need their roots in shade and head in the sun. I put a stone or brick over the soil.
I have bought allium bulbs from morrisons. Did really well and flowered same year. Have started growing again tnis year. Good value I thought, compared to garden centre prices.
I havent tried Morrisons but have had success with bulbs and seeds from Poundland. Its true that they are not as good quality as you would get in garden centres but if like me you are on a tight budget then you can get some pretty good results.Poundland had some seed packs of 8 varieties of bedding plants and they were lovely last year. Just TLC and patience!
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I bought 2 Camellias from Morrisons about 6 or 7 years ago. One, Camelia Morrisonii alba is in a large pot, the other, Camelia Morrisonii Rubra is in the ground. They are both glossy, big and flower profusely each year. See how handy latin is? The only labels Morrisons had on them were Evegreen Shrub white and Evergreen Shrub red
I have bought quite a few shrubs from Morrisons and they have all done well, including honeysuckles and clematis, bought spring bulbs as well, planted last autumn. Will let you know how they all do
The only thing I would say is make sure to buy plants that have been recently brought into the store. Plants don't like being inside the store with the heating for long. And this applies to all places that are not garden centres, not just Morrisons
I have bought a 2 pound clematis, how should I care for it?
I struggled with growing clematis for years, but now have 4 growing quite happily. What changed was the planting regime. As a general rule they need their roots in shade and head in the sun. I put a stone or brick over the soil.
Here's advice from the British Clematis Society
http://www.britishclematis.org.uk/Planting.htm
Hi quercus-ruber can I plant it out today?
I havent tried Morrisons but have had success with bulbs and seeds from Poundland. Its true that they are not as good quality as you would get in garden centres but if like me you are on a tight budget then you can get some pretty good results.Poundland had some seed packs of 8 varieties of bedding plants and they were lovely last year. Just TLC and patience!
Not had any problems from their bulbs, but be careful if yo're buying perennial crms or tubers as these often fail.