Flowering shrub

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Layla 2, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. Layla 2

    Layla 2 Gardener

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    Any ideas please for flowering shrubs,about 4 to 5feet tall.:help:
     
  2. lollipop

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    Well Layla, there are hundreds to choose from. Where will it be-sun or shade, do you want evergreen ordeciduous.
     
  3. Layla 2

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    Prefer evergreen,it will be in sun...
     
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    Ceanothus Concha (Californian Lilac) :)
     
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  6. Layla 2

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    Thank you for your help,they both look good to me :-)
     
  7. lollipop

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    Loads of good ones there,

    eleagnus is good for sun too, there are some azaleas (Indian???-anyone?? not sure) that tolerate full sun .
     
  8. Sussexgardener

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    I'm sure you'll get a lot more replies and suggestions!:thumb:
     
  9. Layla 2

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    Thank you Aaron and Claire, Would Lavertera be OK?
     
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    Lavatera is lovely, but it does lose its leaves in winter.
     
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    Hebes, Japanese Azaleas, Daphne odora, Daphne Mezereum, Sarcoccoca and Erysimum. All easy to grow and look after:gnthb:
     
  12. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    It also grows like the clappers, to add my thoughts:)

    How about hibiscus syriacus. Not evergreen but a tidier plant than lavatera.
     
  13. Layla 2

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    Thank you all for your help,you lovely people,I am sure I will find something from the
    plants you have suggested..
     
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