On 14/01/2014 14:04, Nick Maclaren wrote:
Many of those seriously dislike being wet in winter, and
would thrive in Tuscany only in very well-drained soil or at least
partial rain shadow. Others are more catholic.


Well the Catholic ones should do well.
I remember when I was in Rome for the 1960 Olympics there was a lot of
Persicaria affinis being used, esp. on the banks around the main stadium.
A very under rated plant I think.
David @ a yet again wet side of Swansea Bay