I planted some last year in a shady spot and have only noticed them a week ago and to be honest I think they are lovely, I was thinking I could put some elsewhere for a spot of brightness but I will put this idea on hold after reading all the above advice
I feel really encouraged now. About 15 years ago I planted three JA's. Now I have about 10 crowns growing. I always knew my growing conditions were difficult but I had no idea they were THAT difficult. My garden's a triumph!
I'm laughing now. When our neighbours moved house we were invited to help ourselves to any plants that were left in their garden - we thought they were being generous when we dug out a couple of clumps of JA - looks like they had good reason to leave it behind.
I planted JA last year because I thought they were lovely, still do, but moved them to another spot in the garden and am finding they are sprouting up all over the place. Now after reading all the above posts I realise why. I didn't know they would be so invasive. So that's another job to add to the list..KEEP ON TOP OF THEM !
Posts
Right. I'll stick to JAs for the damp shade and keep the White Swan where they are and flowering well.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Currently have mine in a pot, haven't got round to planting 'Max Vogel' out. I'm thinking it'll stay that way after reading the feedback.
I planted some last year in a shady spot and have only noticed them a week ago and to be honest I think they are lovely, I was thinking I could put some elsewhere for a spot of brightness but I will put this idea on hold after reading all the above advice
I feel really encouraged now. About 15 years ago I planted three JA's. Now I have about 10 crowns growing. I always knew my growing conditions were difficult but I had no idea they were THAT difficult. My garden's a triumph!
In other folks gardens it seems that it's the single pink JAs that take over rather than the doubles and whites.
I've only ever had the whites Joyce - they've never been a problem in any garden I've had. Our climate and soil may also be a factor there
Last edited: 03 September 2016 20:21:03
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm laughing now. When our neighbours moved house we were invited to help ourselves to any plants that were left in their garden - we thought they were being generous when we dug out a couple of clumps of JA - looks like they had good reason to leave it behind.
Last edited: 03 September 2016 20:32:43
I planted JA last year because I thought they were lovely, still do, but moved them to another spot in the garden and am finding they are sprouting up all over the place. Now after reading all the above posts I realise why. I didn't know they would be so invasive. So that's another job to add to the list..KEEP ON TOP OF THEM !
I can recommend ANENOME LEVEILLEI to those who have been scared off planting JAs
It has white flowers with lilac-backed petals and deep purple-blue anthers.
Does not spread.Flowers spring - early summer.