Whereabouts are you B3? Check that whatever you choose is hardy - some Hibiscus aren't, for example - and suits your conditions. Camellias are perfectly happy in clay provided it has plenty of organic matter to keep it open, and to prevent drying out in late summer when forming new buds for the following year. It needs protection from early morning sun to prevent damage to the emerging flowers too.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy, I'm in London. Clay soil. Have seen hibiscus and camelia locally.
There's a tree that l see a lot of locally. It flowers very early spring. I've even seen it flower in December. It has pale pink or white small blossom and a dark trunk. Blossom comes before the leaves.Does anyone know what it is?
You should be fine with the Hibiscus B3 then. Camellias just need the right site. They're tough - wouldn't grow like weeds up here if they weren't - but keep them away from that early morning sun in frosty weather to avoid damage to the new buds and flowers. West facing with shelter on the east is the ideal.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi My choice would be a Japanese Acer Palmatum they are very suitable for clay soil. They don't grow that tall, they are decidous, and they come in many choices of colours. I have a deep burgundy one its in full sun and its one of the nicest things in my garden maybe Sumi nagashi which has dark purple leaves in spring, turning deep maroon in summer, crimson red in autumn, or Bloodgood is equally lovely. They do require a sheltered site though as they won't tolerate strong wind. But if you have a sheltered spot they are ideal. Other choices for clay soil that havent been mentioned are Crategus (Hawthorn) maybe deep red (Pauls' Scarlet) or double pink Rosea Floro Plento if you plant them together they make a splendid effect, Forsythia, Laburnum, Sorbus so many small trees in this genus with many coloured berries Sorbus hupehensis Pink Pagoda is very nice.The birds like the berries on Hawthorn and Sorbus & they are hardy, small and decidous. Hope that helps Oh and the tree thats flowering so early could be Prunus Autumnalis flowers Nov to March.
Crystals I have an Acer already and you're right. It does well but this position won't be so sheltered. Love laburnum but there are children next door. Hadn't thought of hawthorn. Pink pagoda is lovely. I like the idea of pink and grey. It's so difficult to choose but I want to get it right
yes its got to be the right choice! As you like the idea of Laburnum what about an unusual tree Cytisus battandieri its a type of broom but very unusual. Semi evergreen, erect habit , small Silver downy foliage and pineapple scented clusters of pendulous yellow flowers. It can be trained against a wall. likes full sun. Flowers in Juy. Fine on clay soil. Gosh I might get one myself.
Think I'll go for sorbus huphensis pink pagoda. I think I'm going to have to find room for some of the other beautiful trees mentioned. This could prove to be a very expensive posting!
A really good choice! Yes I know I hate to think how much I have spent on my garden. I have to laugh as when we moved I had a huge van nearly as big as the furniture van to bring all my plants & pots etc. Mind you as it is my main hobby don't mind spending money on it. I Also I get great pleasure from seeing the trees and flowers in all their glory. I planted a Pinus Sylvestris about 10 years ago and its about 25ft now and just absolutely georgeous, I never tire of looking at it. My garden is very large though.
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Whereabouts are you B3? Check that whatever you choose is hardy - some Hibiscus aren't, for example - and suits your conditions. Camellias are perfectly happy in clay provided it has plenty of organic matter to keep it open, and to prevent drying out in late summer when forming new buds for the following year. It needs protection from early morning sun to prevent damage to the emerging flowers too.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy, I'm in London. Clay soil. Have seen hibiscus and camelia locally.
There's a tree that l see a lot of locally. It flowers very early spring. I've even seen it flower in December. It has pale pink or white small blossom and a dark trunk. Blossom comes before the leaves.Does anyone know what it is?
I wonder if it's a winter flowering cherry. Petals blow about like snowflakes
You should be fine with the Hibiscus B3 then. Camellias just need the right site. They're tough - wouldn't grow like weeds up here if they weren't - but keep them away from that early morning sun in frosty weather to avoid damage to the new buds and flowers. West facing with shelter on the east is the ideal.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi My choice would be a Japanese Acer Palmatum they are very suitable for clay soil. They don't grow that tall, they are decidous, and they come in many choices of colours. I have a deep burgundy one its in full sun and its one of the nicest things in my garden maybe Sumi nagashi which has dark purple leaves in spring, turning deep maroon in summer, crimson red in autumn, or Bloodgood is equally lovely. They do require a sheltered site though as they won't tolerate strong wind. But if you have a sheltered spot they are ideal. Other choices for clay soil that havent been mentioned are Crategus (Hawthorn) maybe deep red (Pauls' Scarlet) or double pink Rosea Floro Plento if you plant them together they make a splendid effect, Forsythia, Laburnum, Sorbus so many small trees in this genus with many coloured berries Sorbus hupehensis Pink Pagoda is very nice.The birds like the berries on Hawthorn and Sorbus & they are hardy, small and decidous. Hope that helps Oh and the tree thats flowering so early could be Prunus Autumnalis flowers Nov to March.
Crystals I have an Acer already and you're right. It does well but this position won't be so sheltered. Love laburnum but there are children next door. Hadn't thought of hawthorn. Pink pagoda is lovely. I like the idea of pink and grey. It's so difficult to choose but I want to get it right
yes its got to be the right choice! As you like the idea of Laburnum what about an unusual tree Cytisus battandieri its a type of broom but very unusual. Semi evergreen, erect habit , small Silver downy foliage and pineapple scented clusters of pendulous yellow flowers. It can be trained against a wall. likes full sun. Flowers in Juy. Fine on clay soil. Gosh I might get one myself.
Think I'll go for sorbus huphensis pink pagoda. I think I'm going to have to find room for some of the other beautiful trees mentioned. This could prove to be a very expensive posting!
A really good choice! Yes I know I hate to think how much I have spent on my garden. I have to laugh as when we moved I had a huge van nearly as big as the furniture van to bring all my plants & pots etc. Mind you as it is my main hobby don't mind spending money on it. I Also I get great pleasure from seeing the trees and flowers in all their glory. I planted a Pinus Sylvestris about 10 years ago and its about 25ft now and just absolutely georgeous, I never tire of looking at it. My garden is very large though.
Thought you said you couldn't have sorbus, B3?