Probably right about poorish soil for that rhodie - never been fed while I've been here, and probably not since it was planted, if the previous owner's efforts were anything to go by. Seems very happy to be neglected and hacked back on a regular basis. It won't survive the next hack though - it's going to be to the ankles!...
I don't tend to cosset plants much either - once they're in and established, they have to get on with it. Shrubs especially.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Wow, Logan - that must certainly give the neighbours something to smile about!
Fairy, I think most shrubs thrive on a bit of neglect. Personally I can't be bothered with too many things in my garden which need cossetting - there are enough other things to keep me awake at night.
Apparently the new lime-tolerant rhodies are grafted onto a rootstock grown from a wild rhododendron found in a limestone quarry in Germany.
I'd love to have been a botanist.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Liri - I agree. Too much cossetting makes for soft , weak growth in many cases. Possibly more of an issue with perennials...
Never to late to start studying....
Interestingly - someone was posting about tomatoes recently. It's one of those plants that always seems to invite a lot of queries and worries about how much water, how much feed etc. I was reminded of Italophile's advice about how people overdo both, often to the detriment of the fruit and the plant. Most people feed too often and it's a total waste as the fruit doesn't need it once they get going. I had as good a crop as normal but fed twice only, as Italophile recommended.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You're right about "never too late to start studying", Fairy. My dad was 18 when WW2 started, and therefore didn't do any further education until after he retired. He got a BSc in Ecology in his early 70s, followed by a Masters.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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That's really interesting too Liri!
Probably right about poorish soil for that rhodie - never been fed while I've been here, and probably not since it was planted, if the previous owner's efforts were anything to go by. Seems very happy to be neglected and hacked back on a regular basis. It won't survive the next hack though - it's going to be to the ankles!...
I don't tend to cosset plants much either - once they're in and established, they have to get on with it. Shrubs especially.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi Aym280,here are the photos.Hope it helps
Wow, Logan - that must certainly give the neighbours something to smile about!
Fairy, I think most shrubs thrive on a bit of neglect. Personally I can't be bothered with too many things in my garden which need cossetting - there are enough other things to keep me awake at night.
Apparently the new lime-tolerant rhodies are grafted onto a rootstock grown from a wild rhododendron found in a limestone quarry in Germany.
I'd love to have been a botanist.
Lori
Thanks,yes they do.One neighbour told me that they moved here because of my garden.
Liri - I agree. Too much cossetting makes for soft , weak growth in many cases. Possibly more of an issue with perennials...
Never to late to start studying....
Interestingly - someone was posting about tomatoes recently. It's one of those plants that always seems to invite a lot of queries and worries about how much water, how much feed etc. I was reminded of Italophile's advice about how people overdo both, often to the detriment of the fruit and the plant. Most people feed too often and it's a total waste as the fruit doesn't need it once they get going. I had as good a crop as normal but fed twice only, as Italophile recommended.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Aym280
Don't plant them too close,about 18iinc.
You're right about "never too late to start studying", Fairy. My dad was 18 when WW2 started, and therefore didn't do any further education until after he retired. He got a BSc in Ecology in his early 70s, followed by a Masters.
Liri
I'm beyond excited. I have my first Harebell
Is it as good as the 'proper' ones in the wild though...
I'm happy enough
I really need to get out more....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
That's lovely Fairygirl, such a pretty delicate flower, did you grow it from seed?