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Post by Geranium on Feb 22, 2015 6:17:32 GMT
I should have taken a photo - I will if the weather allows today. My problem is that just inside our gate alongside the path there are three very large Viburnum tinus. They are more like trees than shrubs. Unfortunately, the middle one started to die and my OH has sawn off the affected branches and removed them. Now I am left with an ugly gap with a view of the stumps. He may be able to remove them at some time, but it won't be an easy job.
What do you think I could do to fill the gap, mostly for aesthetic reasons of course. A new Viburnum could be planted there I suppose, but is that wise, as I don't know why the 'old' one died?
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 22, 2015 11:27:24 GMT
Would there be room to plant a climber?...perhaps a honeysuckle; then you would get some colour when the v.tinus is not in bloom.
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Post by Rosie on Feb 22, 2015 19:37:49 GMT
How about a different Viburnum, maybe Opulus.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 23, 2015 6:22:06 GMT
Thanks, both. I will look and see if there's room, Lou78W, but I don't think there is. Yes, Rosie, that might work, thanks.  It will need to be an evergreen, definitely. My brain isn't working - there's another Viburnum with very large leaves...must investigate. Ah - I've remembered. It's V. davidii. What do you think? |
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Post by Rosie on Feb 23, 2015 9:14:37 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Feb 24, 2015 6:15:37 GMT
This is the gap!  And the stump, which OH is expecting to remove (I hope!)  So, I think V. davidii might well be the answer, if I can find one. |
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Post by grindle on Feb 24, 2015 7:33:06 GMT
I'm surprised Wibble hasn't got it on their list G, Burncoose Nursery does sell it mailorder
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Post by peony on Feb 24, 2015 9:11:58 GMT
A variegated Osmanthus would look good between the two plain greens Geranium, although you would need to buy one that is a decent size which might be rather expensive. Mine is about 8 years old now and is approx 5', very attractive leaves, useful for flower arrangements |
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Post by daitheplant on Feb 24, 2015 20:18:15 GMT
As the shrubs are so big, the main problem will be that any new plant will have to compete against two mature shrubs for nutrients.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 25, 2015 6:06:47 GMT
daitheplant, we have plenty of compost, so I shall be feeding the soil well. I managed to find a nice sized V. davidii yesterday, which can stay in its pot until we're ready to plant it. Thank you for the thought, peony.
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Post by daitheplant on Feb 25, 2015 20:52:12 GMT
daitheplant, we have plenty of compost, so I shall be feeding the soil well. I managed to find a nice sized V. davidii yesterday, which can stay in its pot until we're ready to plant it. Thank you for the thought, peony. It`s not compost you need Geranium, it`s Bonemeal to help the plant establish a good, healthy root system.  |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 26, 2015 6:16:12 GMT
Yes, obviously once I am able to plant it, I shall add bonemeal to the mix to back fill the hole, but the area has to be prepared before I can even think about getting it in! I still reckon the soil will be impoverished after the years the V. tinus have been there. That's when the compost will be dug in. |
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It will need to be an evergreen, definitely. My brain isn't working - there's another Viburnum with very large leaves...must investigate. Ah - I've remembered. It's V. davidii. What do you think?
