On 2013-05-22 10:13:33 +0100, Charlie Pridham said:

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...
Driving through Twickenham yesterday and near the Green there was a
Paulownia in perfect full flower, my wife exclaimed " that can't be a
Jacaranda", but it did look that good.
Most gardeners seem to coppice them annually so they get the huge
leaves but maybe it's better to let them grow if you have the room.
It's obviously taken what the last few winters have thrown at it and
survived well.

-- Regards
Bob Hobden
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from the W.of London. UK


Mine is having a really good year this year, only problem we ever have
is someone (me) planted a large bamboo too close and in high winds it
whacks the flower buds off over winter!!

Ours died quite a few years ago and we keep talking about planting
another and never doing it. I've just thought of a place that might do
where an Embothrium died in a very cold spell a couple of years ago.
Must remember to talk to The Boss about it!
--

Sacha
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South Devon
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