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Old 26-03-2009, 05:53 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default What not to plant


"Jeff Layman" wrote in message
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Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote:

I grew Phygelius capensis, but it died out. (I think that the winter
wet, and competition from Buddleias, disagreed with it.) Birmingham
Botanic Garden have a national collection of Phygelius, but their plants
didn't look invasive last time I visited.


I agree. I've had it growing for 10 years and it isn't invasive - just
slowly clumps up.

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Jeff



Well, Jeff and Rusty, all I can say is I must have planted Triffid subsp.
phygelius capensis; it gave me no end of trouble :~(. Perhaps, one day
when I'm feeling brave - or reckless - I'll give it another chance. Thanks
for the glimmer of hope, chaps.

Spider