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Post by Geranium on Jun 22, 2013 4:38:58 GMT
I went to the GC to get vine weevil killer and something for my new trough as the bedding had finished in there. I spotted a new Campanula glomerata 'Caroline' which came home with me. Reading about it, it seems it should spread. If it does, I shall dig up more of the Asters as they are thuggish.  |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 22, 2013 6:15:09 GMT
It is lovely Geranium. I used to grow C. glomerata from seed. It only came in blue and white at that time. I was much younger and thought I was very clever. I love it and the memories. I think I will grow this again because it truly says 'summer' and is not temperamental. I doubt if I would get your pretty variety in these parts.
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Post by Rosie on Jun 28, 2013 8:18:26 GMT
I got an offer from T&M for clematis, a lucky dip, they arrived yesterday and are shockingly bad, also i ordered a pink blueberry, that arrived in is also in very poor condition, i will be contacting them today about it.
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Post by peony on Jun 28, 2013 8:45:47 GMT
Lovely colour Geranium, I have the blue version out now  |
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Post by Geranium on Jun 29, 2013 5:10:55 GMT
Yes, mine are out too. I hope I can get another 'Caroline' as it looks really good in the top border! I love the colour. I used to have a white one, but it died.  Yesterday I was given some plants by my elderly neighbour - two Arisarum, a Dactylorhiza and a pot of Nerine 'Stephanie'. It was very kind of her. I'm trying to find time to help her in her garden as she can't cope with it. |
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Post by Geranium on Jun 30, 2013 5:10:24 GMT
I went to meet Louise at the GC yesterday and I was very lucky because I found the very last Campanula 'Caroline'. On my list were Diascias to add to the replanted twin pots, and white Bacopa to finish off Mum's pot - that was reduced by 25%. I found a pretty dwarf Aquilegia called 'Calimero' which I just had to have! It's only 6" high.  Aquilegia buergeriana 'Calimero' |
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Post by Bess on Jul 1, 2013 2:51:49 GMT
That's lovely - I have been on the lookout for aquilegias that will fit in my patio garden. Very delicate.
My latest plant is a David Austen rose, a big yellow-orange one,'Golden Celebration.' It wasn't exactly a purchase, it was a surprise from my (well trained?!) husband. He gave me 'St Swithun' last year - I wasn't sure big roses would work on my patio so I dithered for ages until he just shut me up by buying one! I've hankered after DA roses for years so I hope I can keep them alive and well...
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Post by Geranium on Jul 1, 2013 5:37:36 GMT
Hallo Bess, and welcome to the forum. What a lovely gift! |
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Post by Tel on Jul 1, 2013 6:43:00 GMT
I wonder why the ladies have to train their husbands, after they get married.  |
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Post by Tel on Jul 1, 2013 6:44:39 GMT
I bought 2 Thymus Bressingham yesterday, the only reason was because they had bees all over them.
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Post by Rosie on Jul 1, 2013 8:35:19 GMT
That's lovely - I have been on the lookout for aquilegias that will fit in my patio garden. Very delicate. My latest plant is a David Austen rose, a big yellow-orange one,'Golden Celebration.' It wasn't exactly a purchase, it was a surprise from my (well trained?!) husband. He gave me 'St Swithun' last year - I wasn't sure big roses would work on my patio so I dithered for ages until he just shut me up by buying one! I've hankered after DA roses for years so I hope I can keep them alive and well... Hello Bess, what a lovely gift, i have St Swithun at the front of the house, it's gorgeous! |
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Post by SueA on Jul 1, 2013 15:41:31 GMT
That's lovely - I have been on the lookout for aquilegias that will fit in my patio garden. Very delicate. My latest plant is a David Austen rose, a big yellow-orange one,'Golden Celebration.' It wasn't exactly a purchase, it was a surprise from my (well trained?!) husband. He gave me 'St Swithun' last year - I wasn't sure big roses would work on my patio so I dithered for ages until he just shut me up by buying one! I've hankered after DA roses for years so I hope I can keep them alive and well... Hi Bess , I've got a few David Austin roses in large pots & they do fine so I'm sure yours will fit well on your patio - nice surprise to get! |
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Post by Fractal on Jul 2, 2013 12:29:59 GMT
Thalictrum 'Evening Star' just bought today. At first I thought it was an Epimedium so asked about it and was told it's new It makes a small clump for a shady spot. I have subsequently looked it up and it (at least this form of the species) came out in 2010).   |
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Post by Rosie on Jul 2, 2013 15:36:59 GMT
Ooo pretty |
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Post by Fractal on Jul 2, 2013 16:07:51 GMT
Twas only £3 too |
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