Berberis seem to do well in most places and there's plenty of choice of
sizes but beware of the PRICKLES


"Zizz" wrote in message
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: "Andrew Thomson" wrote in message
: .. .
: I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
: last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.
:
: Requirements a
: 1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
: 2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it
: will
: be planted.
: 3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North
: facing
: and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
: 4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
: 5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
: 6) Must be fully hardy.
: 7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
: 8) Moist soil.
:
: Any ideas?
:
: Andrew
:
: Toad lily?
: Daphne ??
: Not sure!
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