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Old 26-09-2005, 03:31 PM
linette linette is offline
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First shrub is a cotoneaster, cant be sure of the species from the photo, but all cotonesters are as hard as nails, so will survive the winter, and also going through the bird that dropped it!

In the tub you have a petunia at the bottom, these wont survive any frost.

Above that is an ostespermum, these open and close depending whether the sunis shining or not. In the garden I am head gardener at, in bedfordshire, these are borderline hardy, so depending where you are, if you give some protection outdoors, or move to a frost free greenhouse over winter, they will make it through to next year.

Last but not least is a kniphofia, or 'red hot poker', even though it is lemon yellow!! The variety looks like either 'Little Maid' or Toffee nosed'. Both are definately hardy, but in heavier soils, you may find the base of the plants may rot if sitting wet and cold for too long. You may find a covering of straw over the crown of the plant will prevent any water sitting .

hope this helps,
Linette

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