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I bought some cheap primroses and daffodils to plonk in the front window boxes until about March time. The bulbs came above the soil... I might replant them a little deeper tomorrow.

Here's a badly lit photo

 

I wouldn't move the daffodils now Jack, they may die back having their roots disturbed, leave it until later when they have finished.

 

Ok. Thanks Sheal


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Bought myself a nice present at the weekend, I'm getting itchy Green fingers. I always wanted one and as Urban Jungle Norwich had 30% off Palms, I couldn't resist. This was intended to be planted in the border, but it looks better on the patio so will need to buy a nice big pot.


Please excuse the mess in the background. I am attempting to level off my lawn by building a retaining wall which I will fill with top soil and then turf.

Also, there was 50% off seeds, I have never grown Cosmos or Knautia from seed before.

 

Both Cosmos and Knautia are pretty easy from seed NCF.

 

Went to B&Ms yesterday and got these 3 for £5
Then went to Homebargains and got these 99p each

 

Recieved these seeds in the post from a friend in America
Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemon Grass)
Schizanthus hookerii
Amsonia illustris
Alcea Nigra (Hollyhock)
Lathyrus Cupani (sweet pea)
Alstromeria aurea
Adlumia fungosa
Lathyrus 'Beaujolais' (sweet pea)
Phormium (Rainbow Stripes)
Belamcanda chinensis

 

With the exception of the Echinacea and the toms these are the annuals I'm growing this year. The Antirrhinum's are doubles and the Cosmos are semi-double. I'll also be growing Heuchera from seed and other perennials.

The toms are 'Sungold' and 'Gourmet' and the Sungold I'm trying on various members recommendation because I couldn't get 'Golden Pearl' this year. Gourmet I know absolutely nothing about, so I'll see how they go.

 

Hi all, I don't have a photo but tonight I popped to our local Aldi store because a friend told me they were selling 4 primroses for £1.99 they are a good size & there's lots of colours to choose from...I bought 3 packs . just thought I'd let you all know.....

 

Got a Sarcocca hookeriana yesterday, also 2 sapling Witch Hazel's

 

@Ian Taylor - re the Hymenocallis bulbs, I doubt that they're near flowering size yet. Maybe one or two years more. Flowering sized bulbs are 7cm at a push, 8 to 10cm realistically.

 

When the systems back up and running proper @Zigs , can we have an up to date thread title?
Jenny

 

Spoil sport