Thanks for the pics SGL - I'm afraid I don't know what the bush is - some form of conifer obviously.
I can see that would work at the back of a border - unfortunately it's probably a bit large for my spot. Think I shall be checking out various forms of laurel and euonymous - bit boring I know but I can keep it nice and tidy and shape it properly which is going to be quite important.
Thinking about your spot - I have a rose called Roserie de l'Hay. It's a rugosa rosa so tough as old boots, disease resistant and has heavily scented lovely deep pink / burgundy flowers. It will make a dense shrub over 2m high & is described by David Austin as one of the very best rugosas.
Mine was smothered in blooms in June / July. It was deadheaded regularly and is ready for a second show now. I expect it to flower on & off through the rest of the summer. The perfume fills the garden on a warm summer evening. It also looks good when it is just foliage - but I'm sure it would stand a clematis growing through it for additional flowers.
Hope you find something you like
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
The shrub in the pic is rather large, but I would keep it probably 1-2ft shorter than that. Would really like to know what it is. Have started a thread with the pics but as yet haven't had any replies.
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Topbird, will try to get a pic today if it stops raining
Hosta, the Stenophylla looks quite nice, the only thing putting me off is its thorny.
Topbird, just got these two pics. Would like to know what its called as I can't find the exact one on websites.
Sorry its not letting me put pics on at the mo, will have another go.
Sorry wouldn't load together!!
Thanks for the pics SGL - I'm afraid I don't know what the bush is - some form of conifer obviously.
I can see that would work at the back of a border - unfortunately it's probably a bit large for my spot. Think I shall be checking out various forms of laurel and euonymous - bit boring I know but I can keep it nice and tidy and shape it properly which is going to be quite important.
Thinking about your spot - I have a rose called Roserie de l'Hay. It's a rugosa rosa so tough as old boots, disease resistant and has heavily scented lovely deep pink / burgundy flowers. It will make a dense shrub over 2m high & is described by David Austin as one of the very best rugosas.
Mine was smothered in blooms in June / July. It was deadheaded regularly and is ready for a second show now. I expect it to flower on & off through the rest of the summer. The perfume fills the garden on a warm summer evening. It also looks good when it is just foliage - but I'm sure it would stand a clematis growing through it for additional flowers.
Hope you find something you like
Thanks Topbird, will have a look for the rose.
The shrub in the pic is rather large, but I would keep it probably 1-2ft shorter than that. Would really like to know what it is. Have started a thread with the pics but as yet haven't had any replies.
Hope you find something too, thanks for helping
Just googled the rose Topbird, what a beautiful colour. Have made a note of it, think I'll fit it in somewhere. Thank you