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  1. Ancient Mariner

    Ancient Mariner Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all!
    I would like to pick brains. I am thinking of planting a border in the colours of St George's Cross next year.I thought Salvias for the red cross and the whole flag surrounded by blue lobelia. what I need is a white flower about 1 ft tall for the rest of the flag. Any suggestions welcome.
     
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    alex-adam Super Gardener

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    Why not grow a wigwam of runner beans, variety........ST. GEORGE...and of course they have red & white flowers.

    a-a
     
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    gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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    Non-Stop Begonias
    or Cosmos (although you would need to dead head regularly to keep the flowers going)

    Both come on a good white colour.
     
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    Nicotiana........I've grown them for the first time this year, full of blossom and still in bloom now. :)
     
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    Out local park grew just as you are saying and looked fantastic. I will get back to you when i remember what they planted ;)
     
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