for me PH, type of soil ...whether free draining or claggy.....sunny or shady, frost free or frost pocket, exposed or sheltered, etc., are the factors that determine what plants to choose or avoid
Yes, can't disagree with you Verdun. But my garden is entirely acidic heavy clay and very exposed. If I were to only grow 'suitable' plants, I'd have a garden full of holly, lilac and geraniums. So in order to expand the seasons a bit I've experimented with some plants that aren't really a perfect fit but which I have found can adapt. The OP needs to consider their own soil, aspect etc as well as what they might like for their own garden. I'd hope - surely - no one would take a suggestion on a forum like this as a firm recommendation for their exact situation.
Newb's response to your list of suggestions was to say 'I'll look them up' and his/her garden is lovely, so I conclude that newb has some skill and the sense to do a little research of their own. So I was brave enough to venture a few ideas, in the hope newb will dismiss any as rubbish the ones that appear to him/her to be unsuitable.
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Ok salvias are fairly hard to choose so i have ordered 5 types. Some can go to back garden. Ordered a witch hazel too. I had sowed some geum and carnations so they can be added to the list.
From the grasses, I am looking at Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. It is light golden/lime green so might go better with the other dark green plants. Anyone has it? Cant figure out if it is evergreen or not.
Also thinking whether to get Libertia chilensis or Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' (crimson flag (syn Schizostylis )). Any feed back on those two. May be autumn flower would suit better as I have plenty of things for spring/early summer though i like dainty white flowers of libertia. Oh so hard to choose...
Do all crocsomia multiply like crazy? They look so pretty. I have one huge clump in back garden and I am a bit scared to plant any on front garden.
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Yes, can't disagree with you Verdun. But my garden is entirely acidic heavy clay and very exposed. If I were to only grow 'suitable' plants, I'd have a garden full of holly, lilac and geraniums. So in order to expand the seasons a bit I've experimented with some plants that aren't really a perfect fit but which I have found can adapt. The OP needs to consider their own soil, aspect etc as well as what they might like for their own garden. I'd hope - surely - no one would take a suggestion on a forum like this as a firm recommendation for their exact situation.
Newb's response to your list of suggestions was to say 'I'll look them up' and his/her garden is lovely, so I conclude that newb has some skill and the sense to do a little research of their own. So I was brave enough to venture a few ideas, in the hope newb will dismiss any as rubbish the ones that appear to him/her to be unsuitable.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Whenever i read this forum, i always learn something. I will get a soil testing kit. It would feel like science experiments we used to do in school
this winter i am planning my garden and working on improving soil. spring will be the planting time.
I used to live in an area called Clayhall. It was true to its name. I now live near Sandbach. Gardening is so much easier up here.
'You must have some bread with it me duck!'
hollie hock,
Thank you
Iamweedy,
Clayhall to Sandbach. Good move
Ok salvias are fairly hard to choose so i have ordered 5 types. Some can go to back garden. Ordered a witch hazel too. I had sowed some geum and carnations so they can be added to the list.
From the grasses, I am looking at Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. It is light golden/lime green so might go better with the other dark green plants. Anyone has it? Cant figure out if it is evergreen or not.
Also thinking whether to get Libertia chilensis or Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' (crimson flag (syn Schizostylis )). Any feed back on those two. May be autumn flower would suit better as I have plenty of things for spring/early summer though i like dainty white flowers of libertia. Oh so hard to choose...
Do all crocsomia multiply like crazy? They look so pretty. I have one huge clump in back garden and I am a bit scared to plant any on front garden.
Hakonechloa is an excellent plant but not evergreen.
Hesperantha is brightening up my garden just now.
Libertia is on my wish list.
Yes hackonechloa is so beautiful. Again and again i am looking at it!
Thank you