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  1. Selleri

    Suggest a houseplant for North facing cold porch- not Ivy!

    Thank you! :)I like the idea of Hoya very much. If I observe the temperatures this winter and get the plant in spring it will hopefully have time to acclimatise over next summer... (you never...
    Thank you! :)I like the idea of Hoya very much. If I observe the temperatures this winter and get the plant in spring it will hopefully have time to acclimatise over next summer... (you never know up here :biggrin: )I also like Stephanotis but have never grown it. Does anyone have experience?
    Thank you! :)I like the idea of Hoya very much. If I observe the temperatures this winter and get the plant in spring it will hopefully have time to acclimatise over next summer... (you never know up here :biggrin: )I also like Stephanotis but have...
    Thank you! :)I like the idea of Hoya very much. If I observe the temperatures this winter and get the plant in spring it will hopefully have time to acclimatise over next summer... (you never...
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  2. My Clay Jungle

    What to do with these amaryllis?

    I shall start feeding mine again now to keep it going until it settles into a regular flowering routine. It is the dark red type, carrying 4 or 5 flower heads per stem. It looks great when in...
    I shall start feeding mine again now to keep it going until it settles into a regular flowering routine. It is the dark red type, carrying 4 or 5 flower heads per stem. It looks great when in flower but pretty boring when resting bald and when in leaf. The bulb is huge. I have kept it on a South...
    I shall start feeding mine again now to keep it going until it settles into a regular flowering routine. It is the dark red type, carrying 4 or 5 flower heads per stem. It looks great when in flower but pretty boring when resting bald and when in...
    I shall start feeding mine again now to keep it going until it settles into a regular flowering routine. It is the dark red type, carrying 4 or 5 flower heads per stem. It looks great when in...
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  3. Wildtypitch

    Online clematis health

    Some of them look fine, but we'd need to know what they are. I'd certainly not expect early clems to look perfect at this time of year, but usually - good grower/suppliers are growing their clems...
    Some of them look fine, but we'd need to know what they are. I'd certainly not expect early clems to look perfect at this time of year, but usually - good grower/suppliers are growing their clems undercover, so they tend to be pruned back to a reasonable height [for ease of packaging and...
    Some of them look fine, but we'd need to know what they are. I'd certainly not expect early clems to look perfect at this time of year, but usually - good grower/suppliers are growing their clems undercover, so they tend to be pruned back to a...
    Some of them look fine, but we'd need to know what they are. I'd certainly not expect early clems to look perfect at this time of year, but usually - good grower/suppliers are growing their clems...
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  4. Dropmore

    Primula Denticulata flowering now

    It should still flower in spring. Some of the cultivated ones are slightly less tough though, so it might depend on the variety you have as to how it fares. I had a no show this year with the...
    It should still flower in spring. Some of the cultivated ones are slightly less tough though, so it might depend on the variety you have as to how it fares. I had a no show this year with the dark red one I have, but the white one was fine, and the lilac ones are always hard to kill - they're...
    It should still flower in spring. Some of the cultivated ones are slightly less tough though, so it might depend on the variety you have as to how it fares. I had a no show this year with the dark red one I have, but the white one was fine, and...
    It should still flower in spring. Some of the cultivated ones are slightly less tough though, so it might depend on the variety you have as to how it fares. I had a no show this year with the...
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  5. ClematisDbee

    Daphne gemmata Royal Crown (spurge laurel)

    Hope it works for you @ClematisDbee :blue thumb:
    Hope it works for you @ClematisDbee :blue thumb:
    Hope it works for you @ClematisDbee :blue thumb:
    Hope it works for you @ClematisDbee :blue thumb:
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  6. Cardiff Garden

    Cherry Laurel hedge - is it safe?

    Trying to squeeze other hedging plants into spaces between cherry laurels in a container just risks compromising all the plants. Different in the ground, with a well prepped site and suitable...
    Trying to squeeze other hedging plants into spaces between cherry laurels in a container just risks compromising all the plants. Different in the ground, with a well prepped site and suitable conditions for them all to thrive.
    Trying to squeeze other hedging plants into spaces between cherry laurels in a container just risks compromising all the plants. Different in the ground, with a well prepped site and suitable conditions for them all to thrive.
    Trying to squeeze other hedging plants into spaces between cherry laurels in a container just risks compromising all the plants. Different in the ground, with a well prepped site and suitable...
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  7. Cardiff Garden

    Impulse bought a Camellia. How to care for it?

    Oh, that's a shame. Never mind. I'm sure you'll see something else you like even more. :blue thumb:
    Oh, that's a shame. Never mind. I'm sure you'll see something else you like even more. :blue thumb:
    Oh, that's a shame. Never mind. I'm sure you'll see something else you like even more. :blue thumb:
    Oh, that's a shame. Never mind. I'm sure you'll see something else you like even more. :blue thumb:
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  8. Sarahlou79

    Weathered Pink Cordyline

    Cordylines can recover if their roots haven't been frozen and killed @Cardiff Garden, depending on the variety and hardiness rating. The new shoots will appear either from the base of the trunk or...
    Cordylines can recover if their roots haven't been frozen and killed @Cardiff Garden, depending on the variety and hardiness rating. The new shoots will appear either from the base of the trunk or higher up if the trunk has been cut to remove any damage. You can either leave the plant in the...
    Cordylines can recover if their roots haven't been frozen and killed @Cardiff Garden, depending on the variety and hardiness rating. The new shoots will appear either from the base of the trunk or higher up if the trunk has been cut to remove any...
    Cordylines can recover if their roots haven't been frozen and killed @Cardiff Garden, depending on the variety and hardiness rating. The new shoots will appear either from the base of the trunk or...
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  9. Esoxlucius

    Calatheas

    I have a good few Calatheas and they have you pulling your hair out. Some of mine are thriving, some just won't to give me a break no matter what I do.It's simple for me now with Calatheas. If...
    I have a good few Calatheas and they have you pulling your hair out. Some of mine are thriving, some just won't to give me a break no matter what I do.It's simple for me now with Calatheas. If they don't play ball they go in the compost bin, and I'll try another variety.They're all jungle...
    I have a good few Calatheas and they have you pulling your hair out. Some of mine are thriving, some just won't to give me a break no matter what I do.It's simple for me now with Calatheas. If they don't play ball they go in the compost bin,...
    I have a good few Calatheas and they have you pulling your hair out. Some of mine are thriving, some just won't to give me a break no matter what I do.It's simple for me now with Calatheas. If...
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  10. Cardiff Garden

    Paving slabs under planters laid directly on soil

    Not something I've ever done, or wanted to do, for placing a pot there - only for a path, but I would always remove the turf before putting a slab down. Apart from the appearance, it's easier to...
    Not something I've ever done, or wanted to do, for placing a pot there - only for a path, but I would always remove the turf before putting a slab down. Apart from the appearance, it's easier to get it level. You can push a few bits of stone/wood etc to get it right if you don't want to mortar ...
    Not something I've ever done, or wanted to do, for placing a pot there - only for a path, but I would always remove the turf before putting a slab down. Apart from the appearance, it's easier to get it level. You can push a few bits of stone/wood...
    Not something I've ever done, or wanted to do, for placing a pot there - only for a path, but I would always remove the turf before putting a slab down. Apart from the appearance, it's easier to...
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  11. ChangeAgent

    What pest could this be? Ficus Benjamin

    OK thanks Pete.
    OK thanks Pete.
    OK thanks Pete.
    OK thanks Pete.
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  12. orbitingstar

    Wisteria in a pot - help!

    @Obelix-Vendée Thanks so much. I will definitely take a close look at the structure when it's lost its leaves and see if that's feasible. I'm just a bit worried that there's no way to unwrap the...
    @Obelix-Vendée Thanks so much. I will definitely take a close look at the structure when it's lost its leaves and see if that's feasible. I'm just a bit worried that there's no way to unwrap the thick hardened trunk from around the pergola - in which case it would be a lot of butchery to get it...
    @Obelix-Vendée Thanks so much. I will definitely take a close look at the structure when it's lost its leaves and see if that's feasible. I'm just a bit worried that there's no way to unwrap the thick hardened trunk from around the pergola - in...
    @Obelix-Vendée Thanks so much. I will definitely take a close look at the structure when it's lost its leaves and see if that's feasible. I'm just a bit worried that there's no way to unwrap the...
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  13. On the Levels

    Garden orchids

    I'm not surprised @On the Levels - they're so pricey! I'm just debating what mix to put in the raised bed. It's 80cm tall (ish) and so I plan to put a lot of old stones in the bottom to improve...
    I'm not surprised @On the Levels - they're so pricey! I'm just debating what mix to put in the raised bed. It's 80cm tall (ish) and so I plan to put a lot of old stones in the bottom to improve drainage. However there are different views on the compost. Some say peat, leafmould and loam with...
    I'm not surprised @On the Levels - they're so pricey! I'm just debating what mix to put in the raised bed. It's 80cm tall (ish) and so I plan to put a lot of old stones in the bottom to improve drainage. However there are different views on the...
    I'm not surprised @On the Levels - they're so pricey! I'm just debating what mix to put in the raised bed. It's 80cm tall (ish) and so I plan to put a lot of old stones in the bottom to improve...
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  14. AnniD

    Peat free grown plants problem

    I found that to be a problem with jiffy pots if I didn't remove the mesh before planting out. I have often grown on newly purchased plants, where ever from, in a larger pot in a mix of garden soil...
    I found that to be a problem with jiffy pots if I didn't remove the mesh before planting out. I have often grown on newly purchased plants, where ever from, in a larger pot in a mix of garden soil and potting compost until I see them growing away and roots popping out the drainage holes.
    I found that to be a problem with jiffy pots if I didn't remove the mesh before planting out. I have often grown on newly purchased plants, where ever from, in a larger pot in a mix of garden soil and potting compost until I see them growing away...
    I found that to be a problem with jiffy pots if I didn't remove the mesh before planting out. I have often grown on newly purchased plants, where ever from, in a larger pot in a mix of garden soil...
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  15. Blue arbour

    Angel Wings senecio - propagating cuttings

    I've tried and failed propagating this using cuttings and layering. I'd be very interested if it works using a really gritty mix. I have managed to split big clumps into smaller chunks and found...
    I've tried and failed propagating this using cuttings and layering. I'd be very interested if it works using a really gritty mix. I have managed to split big clumps into smaller chunks and found that works provided you take chunks with plenty of roots.I like them but they are slug magnets...
    I've tried and failed propagating this using cuttings and layering. I'd be very interested if it works using a really gritty mix. I have managed to split big clumps into smaller chunks and found that works provided you take chunks with plenty of...
    I've tried and failed propagating this using cuttings and layering. I'd be very interested if it works using a really gritty mix. I have managed to split big clumps into smaller chunks and found...
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    2
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  16. Laura_1987

    Help with my Choisya

    Thank you both for the advice, an inspection and cut back is now on my to do list. Thank you
    Thank you both for the advice, an inspection and cut back is now on my to do list. Thank you
    Thank you both for the advice, an inspection and cut back is now on my to do list. Thank you
    Thank you both for the advice, an inspection and cut back is now on my to do list. Thank you
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    3
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  17. Mrs Hillard
    Like x 7

    Members CLEMATIS 2024..

    @Songbird me too!
    @Songbird me too!
    @Songbird me too!
    @Songbird me too!
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  18. Dave Taylor

    Clematis question

    If it's a Group 2 and gets cut back in spring, it'll behave like Group 3 though. Group 2s usually don't get pruned, other than a light trim after the initial flowering to encourage a later, 2nd...
    If it's a Group 2 and gets cut back in spring, it'll behave like Group 3 though. Group 2s usually don't get pruned, other than a light trim after the initial flowering to encourage a later, 2nd flush, or a cut back when they outgrow a space too much.Location and conditions also dictate...
    If it's a Group 2 and gets cut back in spring, it'll behave like Group 3 though. Group 2s usually don't get pruned, other than a light trim after the initial flowering to encourage a later, 2nd flush, or a cut back when they outgrow a space too...
    If it's a Group 2 and gets cut back in spring, it'll behave like Group 3 though. Group 2s usually don't get pruned, other than a light trim after the initial flowering to encourage a later, 2nd...
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  19. Fof

    Filipendula rubra question

    Apologies @Fof - I managed to miss that bit of your post somehow! I'll blame it on my fried brain - or what's left of it :heehee:
    Apologies @Fof - I managed to miss that bit of your post somehow! I'll blame it on my fried brain - or what's left of it :heehee:
    Apologies @Fof - I managed to miss that bit of your post somehow! I'll blame it on my fried brain - or what's left of it :heehee:
    Apologies @Fof - I managed to miss that bit of your post somehow! I'll blame it on my fried brain - or what's left of it :heehee:
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  20. MrLawn

    Is this Powdery mildew?

    On inspection looks like a bug - will treat it as if Mealybugs. Thanks
    On inspection looks like a bug - will treat it as if Mealybugs. Thanks
    On inspection looks like a bug - will treat it as if Mealybugs. Thanks
    On inspection looks like a bug - will treat it as if Mealybugs. Thanks
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    4
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    511

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