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Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_]
On 2012-03-31 14:37:26 +0100, Eloise said:
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Eloise;954628 Wrote:
Should add quickly that this was typed by my nine year old, thus her
name appearing rather than mine at the bottom!!! 
I guessed dictating a post for her is better than her watching tv on a
Saturday after dance class!
Eloise (typed by myself, this time!)
Admit it - you're brainwashing her into being a gardener! ;-)
Escallonia is indeed a big bee attractant but unless you're going to
sit right under it, the bees are so busy on it, it's unlikely to bother
you. I had one before and am also very allergic to bees. I've never
even had a passing glance from a bee on its way to or from Escallonia.
However, I understand your concerns but hope some of the other
non-flowering suggestions will help you.
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Sacha
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Sorry you're allergic to bees as well, it can be a real worry.
True! Once the brainwashing is complete, Karen will be delighted to cut them back every year and do all of the watering! Although when they get to six feet I think she might have a wee problem reaching up to trim the top, she is only nine!!!
LOL
It's the thought of eleven metres of Escallonia in our admittedly small garden, I don't like the idea of there being an area the kids wouldn't be able to play in. My goodness, it's tempting as it's so beautiful but...
I've been looking into getting some of the non-flowering shrubs, somewhere local, thanks so much again, Sacha, for all of your help. Hope Arran isn't as cloudy and dreich as Ayrshire is, today.
Eloise