Vedun is blue boa the "hardy" agastache that just came out? Have you planted it out or keeping it contained to help overwinter? I really like the look of it, but always begrudge paying good money for plants with "iffy" hardyness.
I'm like you Andy- if I read the blurb and it says 'may need protection in a cold winter' I usually move on!
Do love Cannas though! The new Iris I bought recently 'Black Dragon' is about to open. Really looking forward to it...looks as black as the ace of spades
Verd - you...intimidated? Never...!!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
This is the first year I have grown them. I planted all the bulbs in a container of multi-purpose compost around March or April time (which I had used last year for growing Nigella in) and up they came!
I think every single bulb has popped up and they are all starting to throw up flowers
As for keeping them for next year I am not too sure.
Does anyone have any experience of growing freesias year after year?
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B-L I'm pretty sure that when I bought that plant it was sold as a penstemon.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Vedun is blue boa the "hardy" agastache that just came out? Have you planted it out or keeping it contained to help overwinter? I really like the look of it, but always begrudge paying good money for plants with "iffy" hardyness.
I'm like you Andy- if I read the blurb and it says 'may need protection in a cold winter' I usually move on!
Do love Cannas though! The new Iris I bought recently 'Black Dragon' is about to open. Really looking forward to it...looks as black as the ace of spades
Verd - you...intimidated? Never...!!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nasturtium - Jewel of Africa
Primula Vialli
Freesia (Has such a wonderful scent)
Mattbeer, what is the secret for growing freesias; when to plant and then what?
Fab pics everyone, and Verdun; for heaven's sake don't be coy (
) We know your garden is wonderful, let us see more...please?
No secret :P
This is the first year I have grown them. I planted all the bulbs in a container of multi-purpose compost around March or April time (which I had used last year for growing Nigella in) and up they came!
I think every single bulb has popped up and they are all starting to throw up flowers
As for keeping them for next year I am not too sure.
Does anyone have any experience of growing freesias year after year?
Mattb, was this outside or in g/h?
Outside against the wall of the house and sheltered by a wall in between. Still gets lots of sunlight though as we are south west facing.
I seem to be able to grow a lot of nice things in my small garden.