Can somebody tell me more about this shrub - is it fully hardy? Suitable for a west facing border under a leylandii hedge? Does it flower for a long period? Thanks
Not bought any yet Matty - but if it's the least bit delicate then it's a no go. Ebay sellers don't always tell the truth lol - they say hardy so I get things -and they take one gasp of cold air and expire! Thanks
It isn't fully hardy, I can't keep Ceanothus here due to the wind and frost, not even the plain ordinary one, my mother has a lovely variegated one not too far away but in a very sheltered garden.
Mine is in an exposed position against a south facing fence(westerly winds) next to a Leylandii hedge. It's 5ft tall and doing well, No frost damage from last winter and it's dead easy to propagate. I take a few cuttings every year, so it's pretty tough here in Mid Wales.
Quite a stiff stem as you can see - have no idea how big it will grow but do love it. Just bought a clematis vitcella to grow up through it for later in the year
Concha is a good variety, have grown it a few times and not had a problem with hardiness in the west midlands. However it really needs good drainage and doesn't like the soil too rich - think California.
I really like it but it's no good for me here, my winters are too cold for it. Coldest here was minus 18. Today it's 6C with a bitter wind and possible snow tonight. I do like the the Caryopteris though, I googled that and it's very pretty. Thanks
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A west facing fence will be OK
Not sure about proximity to another hedge
Do you know which variety you have as there are several with slightly different requirements
Not bought any yet Matty - but if it's the least bit delicate then it's a no go. Ebay sellers don't always tell the truth lol - they say hardy so I get things -and they take one gasp of cold air and expire! Thanks
It isn't fully hardy, I can't keep Ceanothus here due to the wind and frost, not even the plain ordinary one, my mother has a lovely variegated one not too far away but in a very sheltered garden.
Mine is in an exposed position against a south facing fence(westerly winds) next to a Leylandii hedge. It's 5ft tall and doing well, No frost damage from last winter and it's dead easy to propagate. I take a few cuttings every year, so it's pretty tough here in Mid Wales.
This is mine yesterday - think it's variety Honka
Quite a stiff stem as you can see - have no idea how big it will grow but do love it. Just bought a clematis vitcella to grow up through it for later in the year
Concha is a good variety, have grown it a few times and not had a problem with hardiness in the west midlands. However it really needs good drainage and doesn't like the soil too rich - think California.
I really like it but it's no good for me here, my winters are too cold for it. Coldest here was minus 18. Today it's 6C with a bitter wind and possible snow tonight. I do like the the Caryopteris though, I googled that and it's very pretty. Thanks
Thanks Yvie, Honka is the dahlia (doh!)
West Midlands here as well