I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Many thanks.

"Jane" wrote

Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)


Sorry, not Christmas Box -- Wintersweet.

"Jane" wrote in message
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I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Many thanks.


Mahonia in pots looks good. There are several varieties but the bog standard
"Sweet Charity" will be fine and can be hacked back if it becomes too large.
As a bonus you can munch the berries.

On 15/8/06 11:06, in article ,
"Jane" wrote:

I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Definitely Sarcococca and Daphne odora (or D. bholua in the garden if you
have the space.) I thought it was Sarcococca that was known as Christmas
Box but perhaps it's different in different areas?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

Jane writes
I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)

I think that'd work in a pot.

Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)

Looks and flowers better as it gets big. I wouldn't myself try it in a
pot.


--
Kay

Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"Jane" wrote in message
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I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Many thanks.


Mahonia in pots looks good. There are several varieties but the bog standard
"Sweet Charity" will be fine and can be hacked back if it becomes too large.
As a bonus you can munch the berries.

I have never heard that mahonia berries are edible. Have you eaten
them yourself? And remained well!!!

hil writes

Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"Jane" wrote in message
...
I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Many thanks.


Mahonia in pots looks good. There are several varieties but the bog standard
"Sweet Charity" will be fine and can be hacked back if it becomes too large.
As a bonus you can munch the berries.

I have never heard that mahonia berries are edible. Have you eaten
them yourself? And remained well!!!

Not heard the name 'oregon grape'? ;-)

According to Usher ' plants used by man':
M aquifolium - rhizome and roots used medicinally to improve appetite
and as a tonic
M repens, also called Oregon grape - fruits eaten raw and used to make
jellies, wines and drinks.
Various other species used medicinally.

It's a member of the Berberidaceae, which is not known for having a
large number of poisonous species, is it? What was the reason for your
incredulity?
--
Kay

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Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"Jane" wrote in message
...
I'm planning ahead for winter and I fancy growing something highly
scented
in a large pot by the front door (south facing, windy, open to the
elements). Out of these choices, which is best for a pot?

Lonicera Purpusii - (Winter Flowering Honeysuckle)
Hamamelis Mollis - (Chinese Witch Hazel)
Chimonanthus Praecox - (Christmas Box)

Any other suggestions?

Many thanks.


Mahonia in pots looks good. There are several varieties but the bog
standard
"Sweet Charity" will be fine and can be hacked back if it becomes too
large.
As a bonus you can munch the berries.

I have never heard that mahonia berries are edible. Have you eaten
them yourself? And remained well!!!


I certainly have and do eat Mahonia berries. I never find them as tart as
the literature suggests.
Try the berries of Leycesteria formosa, a lovely very distinct toffee taste
and non toxic (I think) :-)

On 16/8/06 23:33, in article , "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)"
wrote:

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Try the berries of Leycesteria formosa, a lovely very distinct toffee taste
and non toxic (I think) :-)

Spoilsport! Poor pheasants. ;-)

--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 16/8/06 23:33, in article , "Rupert
(W.Yorkshire)"
wrote:

snip
Try the berries of Leycesteria formosa, a lovely very distinct toffee
taste
and non toxic (I think) :-)

Spoilsport! Poor pheasants. ;-)

--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

The peasants can find their own food:-)
I always know when the berries are read for eating when the blackbirds go
into a fearless frenzy to get at them. The odd berries that survive and
ripen seem to attract Goldfinches in winter.
I can't find any information about the big white berries on LEYCESTERIA
crocothyrsos . They look so tempting and juicy but the birds don't seem to
touch them. I might just .....

On 17/8/06 10:32, in article , "Rupert
(W.Yorkshire)" wrote:


"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 16/8/06 23:33, in article , "Rupert
(W.Yorkshire)"
wrote:

snip
Try the berries of Leycesteria formosa, a lovely very distinct toffee
taste
and non toxic (I think) :-)

Spoilsport! Poor pheasants. ;-)

--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

The peasants can find their own food:-)
I always know when the berries are read for eating when the blackbirds go
into a fearless frenzy to get at them. The odd berries that survive and
ripen seem to attract Goldfinches in winter.
I can't find any information about the big white berries on LEYCESTERIA
crocothyrsos . They look so tempting and juicy but the birds don't seem to
touch them. I might just .....


THUD?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/