Just wanted to say welcome to the forum, they are such a helpful bunch. Once you find some plants that will grow there, choose plants you like and maybe ones that have sentimental attachment. Lots of my gardening started off that way, esp as my grandparents and mum were all madly into their gardens. Can't help with plants (I'm still learning lots too), but just wanted to say good luck and good on you. x
Hi Steve, welcome to the forum. It's lovely that caring for your mum's plants has inspired you to create your own garden, I think she would have been delighted.
A couple of ID suggestions for your pots (you can google the names for more detailed info).
Photo 1: I think is "pittosporum tenuifolium varigata" the varigata bit refers to the fact the leaves have 2 colours, in this case green and white. (I only added this info as you said you are clueless)
Photo 2: not so sure on this one but it could be "spiraea billardii". I had one a few years ago but binned it when it became too overgrown.
Photo 3: looks to be either "dwarf rhododendron" or "azalea" both like an acid soil so I would keep that in it's pot until you know what type your garden soil is.
Sorry I can't help with number 4, hopefully someone else can work it out.
Hello Steve. Number 4 - with its heart shaped leaves - could be a lilac. There have been some smaller cultivars produced which won't take over a garden.
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Just wanted to say welcome to the forum, they are such a helpful bunch. Once you find some plants that will grow there, choose plants you like and maybe ones that have sentimental attachment. Lots of my gardening started off that way, esp as my grandparents and mum were all madly into their gardens. Can't help with plants (I'm still learning lots too), but just wanted to say good luck and good on you. x
They are beautiful plants and have been well nurtured. Hope you find a happy home for them
Hi Steve, welcome to the forum. It's lovely that caring for your mum's plants has inspired you to create your own garden, I think she would have been delighted.
A couple of ID suggestions for your pots (you can google the names for more detailed info).
Photo 1: I think is "pittosporum tenuifolium varigata" the varigata bit refers to the fact the leaves have 2 colours, in this case green and white. (I only added this info as you said you are clueless)
Photo 2: not so sure on this one but it could be "spiraea billardii". I had one a few years ago but binned it when it became too overgrown.
Photo 3: looks to be either "dwarf rhododendron" or "azalea" both like an acid soil so I would keep that in it's pot until you know what type your garden soil is.
Sorry I can't help with number 4, hopefully someone else can work it out.
Hello Steve. Number 4 - with its heart shaped leaves - could be a lilac. There have been some smaller cultivars produced which won't take over a garden.
Thanks everyone for your responses.
I am visiting a couple of garden centres at the weekend. I'll post some photos in a month or so of the garden, hopefully blooming
Cheers