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Post by Fractal on Mar 8, 2011 21:13:39 GMT
I'll start this off with one of Graham Rice's (Chief editor for the RHS) plant suggestions for 2011. It's a perpetually blooming Lilac, Syringa 'Bloomerang Purple'. The fragrant flowers start in late spring and go on all summer! Maybe one to look out for.  |
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Post by Fractal on Mar 8, 2011 21:18:23 GMT
Another is the new double flowered Japanese Quince, Chaenomeles japonica 'Double Take' with huge semi-double flowers (much larger than any other type). The flowers are described as almost Camellia-like in form if not as large!
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Post by Cherry on Mar 8, 2011 22:01:38 GMT
That Chaenomeles sounds interesting SteveN. You are in just the place to see these new plants.
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 9, 2011 8:11:59 GMT
I'll start this off with one of Graham Rice's (Chief editor for the RHS) plant suggestions for 2011. It's a perpetually blooming Lilac, Syringa 'Bloomerang Purple'. The fragrant flowers start in late spring and go on all summer! Maybe one to look out for. This is the one I nearly bought last year...but the GC ran out of stock. SteveN is looking out for it this year for me....isn't that right pet  |
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Post by Fractal on Mar 9, 2011 8:55:43 GMT
Wasn't that Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' Lou? This one ONLY flowers in spring with another flush in August. Still more than most types. No, this incongruously named one (Bloomerang Purple...) flowers all summer. New to me |
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Post by Fractal on Mar 9, 2011 8:59:50 GMT
Bye the way.....I think we have some meyeri Palibin's in stock now! They are in the a-z shrubs outside in the 'S's'. Either call in or ring up to make sure though. Off this week (obligatory one before the busy start). Looks like I chose the right one eh?
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 9, 2011 11:29:58 GMT
Oops!!....just as well you are here to keep me right then our Steve  ...Thanks for that....will have a look when I'm in on Thursday ;D Holidays?....tsk.......enjoy! |
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Post by Fractal on Mar 9, 2011 11:41:12 GMT
I will! Clearing the garage out at the minute....its...er great! |
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 9, 2011 11:58:06 GMT
That doesn't sound vey convincing |
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 10, 2011 14:42:39 GMT
Bye the way.....I think we have som e meyeri Palibin's in stock now! They are in the a-z shrubs outside in the 'S's'. Either call in or ring up to make sure though. Off this week (obligatory one before the busy start). Looks like I chose the right one eh? Nope!!!..battled my way across a deserted, windy horizontal rain plant area..with my hat pulled down over my ears..   ....Every Syringia vulgaris you could think of...but not this one  |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 10, 2011 15:10:55 GMT
I think you should complain to the management, Lou! ;D ;D
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Post by Fractal on Mar 10, 2011 17:57:26 GMT
Lol, there definitely was some last week. If a certain landscaper came in though, he may have taken them. |
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 10, 2011 18:04:00 GMT
Hmmm....tell him to bring one back!!1...lol.....do you think you are likely to get any more....if not I can get one from Crocus.....  |
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Post by Fractal on Mar 10, 2011 18:51:32 GMT
Definitely will be getting more. Don't suppose you asked anyone? Stuff is constantly getting shuffled or moved around as new plant lines come in.
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 10, 2011 19:11:07 GMT
I did, "sort of" ask.....  I forgot the variety but knew I would know it when I saw it.....if you know what I mean....I should have written it down ...I was directed to all the "points of sale" where they were.....but no luck |
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...Thanks for that....will have a look when I'm in on Thursday ;D
....Every Syringia vulgaris you could think of...but not this one 
I forgot the variety but knew I would know it when I saw it.....if you know what I mean....I should have written it down 
