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Old 24-09-2013, 08:58 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Ophelia wrote:

Thanks very much, Jake. Yes they do tend to spread I like to grow them
because my Grandparents had them in their garden and they bring back a lot
of happy memories, so I always need some growing in any garden I have)


I like them - they are an interesting addition to Cornish hedges,
which has happened since I lived there, but Cambridge is a bit
cold or dry for them to do well. They grow, but not vigorously.


Could you grow them in a tub?


Probably, but it wouldn't help. They much prefer the south-west.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.