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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi everyone,
I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Mal,
As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Paul,
It sure is an inhospitable area these days isn't it! Thanks for the advice, can you mix the gypsum right when you plant or do you have to mix it a few days before hand? Sincerely, Mal "PM" wrote in message ... Hi Mal, As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Mal,
Got me there. I usually mix it all in then soak it, leave overnight, then plant. But I am renting at the mo so enthusiasm is gone...... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message ... Hi Paul, It sure is an inhospitable area these days isn't it! Thanks for the advice, can you mix the gypsum right when you plant or do you have to mix it a few days before hand? Sincerely, Mal "PM" wrote in message ... Hi Mal, As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Mal,
Got me there. I usually mix it all in then soak it, leave overnight, then plant. But I am renting at the mo so enthusiasm is gone...... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message ... Hi Paul, It sure is an inhospitable area these days isn't it! Thanks for the advice, can you mix the gypsum right when you plant or do you have to mix it a few days before hand? Sincerely, Mal "PM" wrote in message ... Hi Mal, As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Mal,
Got me there. I usually mix it all in then soak it, leave overnight, then plant. But I am renting at the mo so enthusiasm is gone...... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message ... Hi Paul, It sure is an inhospitable area these days isn't it! Thanks for the advice, can you mix the gypsum right when you plant or do you have to mix it a few days before hand? Sincerely, Mal "PM" wrote in message ... Hi Mal, As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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Anyone planted "Red Devil" type Photinias?
Hi Mal,
Got me there. I usually mix it all in then soak it, leave overnight, then plant. But I am renting at the mo so enthusiasm is gone...... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message ... Hi Paul, It sure is an inhospitable area these days isn't it! Thanks for the advice, can you mix the gypsum right when you plant or do you have to mix it a few days before hand? Sincerely, Mal "PM" wrote in message ... Hi Mal, As a fellow Belconnenite, can I recommend that you throw in a pile of gypsum clay breaker and some water crystals as well. It isn't cheap but it does seem to help. I think I am going to give up gardening in Canberra, it is simply depressing..... Paul "Mal P" wrote in message om... Hi everyone, I know, I know, Photinias - they're used everywhere :-) But here in the new suburbs of Canberra, everyone seems to be using Pittosporums, so Photinias will be slightly different I hope! I wish to create a tall (say, 3m) hedge which will completely block off the two adjacent roads on my corner block so I can have some privacy in my front yard. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the "Red Devil" type of Photinia? They apparently have new growth exhibiting a very bright red colour, which does look quite nice. There's another variety called "Superhedge" which apparently grows faster, but doesn't look as nice, i.e. new growth is a more browny sort of colour. Which one you think will be hardier in Canberra's drout ridden versus frosty extremes, in a fair bit of clay soil (I'll be mixing some composted top soil into the ground about 30cm in)? In about two years, how tall will the Red Devil Photinias be? Thank you! Mal |
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