Ceonothus

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  1. shiney

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    We tend to stay in the quiet village of Lorton, only about 12 miles from you and take fairly easy walks every day. Of course, eating out and going to the theatre in Keswick takes up some of our time as well. :yess:
     
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    what looks good aswell is a hedge of Pyracantha .... has a bit more 'interest' for a few more months than Ceonothus, is also evergreen, hardy, and gives some colour in winter when not much else is happening ... has a few thorns but does attract wildlife and birds

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    but saying that, I do like Ceonothus, but I normally plant it as a 'specimin' plant and looks very good when sandwiched next to a smoke bush and a large established Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' in full sun

     
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      I have a passion for blue flowers, so, sorry, you won't be able to sway me to Pyracantha. Also, many years ago I lived in Essex and all new commercial/industrial buildings word surrounded by pyracantha and or cotoneaster. I just couldn't face planting these in my garden, they would remind me every time I looked at them. :)
       
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      no probs.... enjoy the Ceonothus (for 3 weeks out of 52) ... then stare and admire a hedge that looks a bit 'dreary' for 343 days of every single year

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      I do volunteer duty at the theatre a couple of times a month, so I may be checking your ticket or selling you ice cream!
       
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      We've already seen Hay Fever and Mapp and Lucia Ahoy! They were superb - and we shall be booking some others soon :dbgrtmb:

      (Sorry! Off topic :o)
       
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      Cotoneaster and pyracantha? Noooooooooooo .... :runhills:
       
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