"Hussein M." wrote in message
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On Wed, 07 May 2003 19:50:50 GMT, "Zizz"
wrote:
I found this:

Succeeds in any well-drained but not too fertile soil in a sunny
position[200]. Prefers a
lime free soil according to one report[1] whilst another says that it
thrives on alkaline
and poor sandy soils[200]. Very wind resistant, tolerating maritime
exposure[166, 200].
Tolerates atmospheric pollution[200] and thrives on hot dry banks[11,
166].
A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to between -10 and -18°c when in a
suitable
position[200].
The flowers have a fragrance that has been likened to oranges[245].
Plants can become leggy if grown in a sheltered position or too rich a
soil[200], but they
can be pruned almost to the ground and will resprout from the base[K].
They can also be
trimmed in early spring in order to keep them more compact[188].
Plants are intolerant of root disturbance, they are best grown in pots and
planted out
into their permanent positions whilst still small[11]. Plants often
self-sow in
Britain[1].
Rabbits love eating this plant when it is young[1, K].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria,
these bacteria form
nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen
is utilized by
the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing
nearby[200].

I have one recently purchased too. Hot and dry.

Huss


Thanks for the info. .... guess I should rule out re-planting it then :-(
I'll save some of the seeds and try getting a few to grow, if I'm successful
(not too good at seedlings!) then I'll try the cut down approach.
L