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It kind of looks like its going into autumn leaf fall early.Has it been fed and watered well all summer.

Were wondering if we could plant one in a large pot, thank you. Husband actually bought one this afternoon. Thank you.

Yes, I am very chuffed with them. As you know, I started these and my Hibiscus after my operations and mini strokes as I could not deal with the garden in general and had to have something to tend to as I cannot walk unaided. It is still a problem for me, but I manage an certainly enjoy my new...

@Songbird me too!

I haven't as there haven't been any male flowers for the last 3 weeks. That could be another problem.

I am actually allergic to cats... Not sure if I am allergic to cobras; I'll probably (hopefully) never know!

Bocking 14 as said is sterile so you need to propagate it by root cuttings or dividing existing clumps

I would wait until it’s dormant so late Autumn, winter. The usual rule of thumb for tress is that the roots are as wide as the canopy. Cherries are quite shallow rooting so some initial investigations with a trowel should help give you an idea. There will be some individual roots which extend...

Agree, the young leaves are very mild so if using I just use a few extra

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Thank you - the summer series looks very useful. I don't want the dwarf Inca type ones, as they need containers and a bit of protection. These appear to be hardier and mostly about .7 m. Though I do wonder what that red one I had was called - it was about 1m and robust.

Fabulous colours.

Thank you.

Aye. Predicted to be 8°C overnight here. I’m bringing my pepper plants indoors to save them from the chill.

ArtOfCrimson I create textures, artwork, be It Abstract or Cubism.I just want to say hello. To all.

Thanks both - this is reassuring!

@Anguisfragilis any chance of a photo , if its leggy and sprawling it may benefit from some shortening

I think, but photo is not very clear, that the plants at the front of the bed may be first/second year hebe. It may be difficult to prune these as 'ground cover'; rather more likely to become a hedge 500mm or more tall.