Thanks Verdun. I wasn't sure if I was doing them harm keeping them in pots but they would look better if I waited and planted them out when they're bigger. The hydrangeas are growing fast and but the Camellia hasn't grown as much, though I guess they are just slower growing anyway.
I have a few other plants in pots including some sort of Phlox which has me a bit confused. Being a perennial, it must all die away in winter. Does that mean it'll just be a patch of dirt until spring? Do I need to clear away the dead foliage from deciduous plants? I keep thinking weeds will invade as there'll be nothing covering the soil.
Your own garden will also be different, in terms of micro climates, from someone along the road or even next door, as it depends on other buildings or large trees or shrubs which may cause shade etc , so take time to look at those things and plan the best spot for any new planting.
and if something isn't doing so well - you can always move it!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Thanks Verdun. I wasn't sure if I was doing them harm keeping them in pots but they would look better if I waited and planted them out when they're bigger. The hydrangeas are growing fast and but the Camellia hasn't grown as much, though I guess they are just slower growing anyway.
I have a few other plants in pots including some sort of Phlox which has me a bit confused. Being a perennial, it must all die away in winter. Does that mean it'll just be a patch of dirt until spring? Do I need to clear away the dead foliage from deciduous plants? I keep thinking weeds will invade as there'll be nothing covering the soil.
And I would add, visit as many gardens as you can. Take photos of the bits you like - it'll help give form to your ideas.
Enjoy
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Your own garden will also be different, in terms of micro climates, from someone along the road or even next door, as it depends on other buildings or large trees or shrubs which may cause shade etc , so take time to look at those things and plan the best spot for any new planting.
and if something isn't doing so well - you can always move it!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...