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  1. Kevin Cowans

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    Hello @Sheal

    Thanks for the Reply and the suggestion.

    My only concern is adding another Plant amongst the Primula that supposedly Self Seed will make it look cramped.

    Thanks

    Kevin
     
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    I take your point but it would be difficult finding plants that don't self seed for that situation. Rockery plants are another idea but they tend to prefer dryer ground and most won't mask the edges of the feature. I'll have a think and perhaps come up with something else that would suit the area. :)
     
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    Hello @Sheal

    I could always wait until all of the current Planting has grown out and then fill all the open space with more Primula Denticulata.

    After all, the Primula Denticulata would eventually Spread on their own so I would just be helping them along.

    Thoughts?

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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    Yes, you could plant more Primula's but perhaps it would be nice to have something different around the edges of the water feature.

    I've just had a quick look through my plant folder. Do you like these below?

    Helipterum. The height of these is similar to your Primula's.
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    Saxifraga 'Arendensii'. This is a rockery plant but should be okay in the situation.
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    Hi Kevin
    Regarding training your Acer into a tree, it depends on how it looks near the base. If it has a number of equally large diameter stems, then it is a bit of a gamble, cutting out all but one to leave that to be a trunk. If it already has one dominant stem, then I tend to trim off lower branches (not too many ) to create a clean stem. This is also the method to 'raise the crown ' of a tree if it is too low. A picture close in of the base of the Acer would help
     
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    Hello @CarolineL

    Thanks for the Reply.

    This is how it looks now:

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    It was only Planted Last Year, hence its Size.

    I chose the most Upright Branch and removed the rest, the Central Leader was missing when I got it.

    It has grown quite well since it was Pruned.

    Any Tips would be appreciated as, at the moment, I am not sure if I am doing it right.

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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      Hello @CarolineL

      I hope you are well.

      I went to a Local Nursery Today to just have a look around and I found the last Acer Negundo Flamingo in Tree Form that they had in Stock.

      I bought it and it was Delivered This Afternoon.

      It has now been Planted and looks much better.

      It was leaning in its Pot slightly but that was sorted when Planting it.

      This is the new Acer Negundo Flamingo:

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      Thanks

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        I would suggest ajuga (around water feature). Just need non-aggressive variety. I have usual one bought at supermarket. And it spreads like mad.
         
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        Hello

        Thanks for all the suggestions of Plants for around the Water Feature.

        I have some thinking to do :scratch:

        First, I will wait for the Plants already present to grow out so I can get a better idea of the extra Planting required.

        Thanks

        Kevin
         
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          Hello all

          Well, I have decided to replace a couple of Small, Group 2 Clematis on the Fence behind the Water Feature with another, but different Group 1 Clematis Montana which will easily cover half of the Fences, upto where the Espaliered, work in progress, Pyracantha is.

          Access to the current Clematis' is not easy so a Group 1 Clematis will solve that issue.

          The Clematis on the far Fence is a Montana Mayleen, the Montana I have Ordered for the near Fence is Warwickshire Rose.

          Hopefully, it should be Delivered on 10 / 11 May.

          Kevin
           
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            Hi Kevin.

            I like the Clematis Warwickshire Rose you've ordered. It's more colourful than the usual Montana's.
             
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              Hello @Sheal

              Thanks, it was the more colourful of the choices I had.

              I would have liked a Purple or Blue for that side but there were none to be found that fitted my needs.

              Also, the Weigela are just coming into Flower so not long now before I will be able to cut them back as discussed.

              Thanks

              Kevin
               
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                This site below will keep you occupied for a while. :) I've bought Clematis from Taylors as they have a good reputation and the plants arrived well packaged and healthy. If you have the time it's well worth typing in your requirements as suggestions will be forthcoming.

                Taylors Clematis (taylorsclematis.co.uk)

                I've barely got any leaves on my Weigela let alone flowers. The weather here is far behind this year.
                 
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                  Hello @Sheal

                  Taylors is where I purchase all my Clematis from, they are also relatively Local to me.

                  My Weigelas, I have 4, all have good Leaf coverage and the Flower Buds are just starting to open.

                  Kevin
                   
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                    Ah, you've already discovered Taylors then. :)
                     
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