Gardening_Convert wrote:
Also how hardy are Fatsia japonica's ?

Very. Mine is snowed under every year. I think it's the best time of
the year for them as they look wonderful covered of snow. They might
not think the same tho ... I love ivy in the snow, rosemary, my bench
and my barrow full of the white stuff. Can't wait to go onto the
Rochdale hills this week end if we're as lucky as you.