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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back
of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike Yes it's possible, choose varieties based on B. spectibilis (generally the strong reds and purples) avoid variegated plants and if possible find a supplier who knows what they are talking about. Plant as close to the wall as possible and water when in growth, the plant will go dormant in winter and lose its leaves at which time it needs to be as dry as possible. Hence the reason for planting in the dry. I know of two outdoor plants in Cornwall and one in Torbay (I expect there are more I am unaware of!) -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike Yes it's possible, choose varieties based on B. spectibilis (generally the strong reds and purples) avoid variegated plants and if possible find a supplier who knows what they are talking about. Plant as close to the wall as possible and water when in growth, the plant will go dormant in winter and lose its leaves at which time it needs to be as dry as possible. Hence the reason for planting in the dry. I know of two outdoor plants in Cornwall and one in Torbay (I expect there are more I am unaware of!) -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea Thanks for that Charlie. I will pass it on to 'the Gardener', (her outdoors:-) I am in Torbay next weekend, is the plant in Torbay in a public domain? We may try to look at it if so. I should be in Torquay from Friday to Monday but I have been booked to give a Lecture on which means I want to be back on the Island for Monday. I may therefore return Sunday and I don't know what the programme in Torquay is for the Saturday ......... if you see what I mean. Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
Charlie Pridham wrote:
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike Yes it's possible, choose varieties based on B. spectibilis (generally the strong reds and purples) avoid variegated plants and if possible find a supplier who knows what they are talking about. Plant as close to the wall as possible and water when in growth, the plant will go dormant in winter and lose its leaves at which time it needs to be as dry as possible. Hence the reason for planting in the dry. I know of two outdoor plants in Cornwall and one in Torbay (I expect there are more I am unaware of!) We are in Cornwall, but we've never dared to expose our Bougainvillea to the outside weatheer during the winter. Where in Cornwall is the out door plant? |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike Yes it's possible, choose varieties based on B. spectibilis (generally the strong reds and purples) avoid variegated plants and if possible find a supplier who knows what they are talking about. Plant as close to the wall as possible and water when in growth, the plant will go dormant in winter and lose its leaves at which time it needs to be as dry as possible. Hence the reason for planting in the dry. I know of two outdoor plants in Cornwall and one in Torbay (I expect there are more I am unaware of!) -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea Thanks for that Charlie. I will pass it on to 'the Gardener', (her outdoors:-) I am in Torbay next weekend, is the plant in Torbay in a public domain? We may try to look at it if so. I should be in Torquay from Friday to Monday but I have been booked to give a Lecture on which means I want to be back on the Island for Monday. I may therefore return Sunday and I don't know what the programme in Torquay is for the Saturday ......... if you see what I mean. Many thanks Charlie. Joan has devoured her RHS Manual and found all sorts of information. Scoured Google and come up with the plant, pictures, details AND a nursery/garden centre who sells them in Kent. Another question please. When do you plant them? We are in Eastbourne in October and it will be no hardship to nip up to Kent before returning to the Island. Wold that be any good? Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Thanks for that Charlie. I will pass it on to 'the Gardener', (her outdoors:-) I am in Torbay next weekend, is the plant in Torbay in a public domain? We may try to look at it if so. I should be in Torquay from Friday to Monday but I have been booked to give a Lecture on which means I want to be back on the Island for Monday. I may therefore return Sunday and I don't know what the programme in Torquay is for the Saturday ......... if you see what I mean. Many thanks Charlie. Joan has devoured her RHS Manual and found all sorts of information. Scoured Google and come up with the plant, pictures, details AND a nursery/garden centre who sells them in Kent. Another question please. When do you plant them? We are in Eastbourne in October and it will be no hardship to nip up to Kent before returning to the Island. Wold that be any good? Mike If it were me I would plant as soon as possible, certainly not in the Autumn the plant needs to be well established before winter comes. regret plant is in a friends garden. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"Peter James" wrote in message news:1hxomdp.1ssefnk11ugoljN%pfjames2000@googlemai l.com... Charlie Pridham wrote: "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Last year we built a veranda over the patio. This went right across the back of the house to the boundary. Our neighbour has very kindly continued the overhead to his building so we now have a South facing very warm very sunny area which we wish to plant a Bougainvillea in and train over the back of the house and onto the front of the veranda, in a manner somewhat similar to the Chalets in the Sandals Complex I saw a short while ago when I was in St Lucia. Question. With a maximum frost of about 2 degrees, if the roots are well under the veranda, would what we wish to do be possible? We are not far from Ventnor Botanical Gardens here on the Isle of Wight, about 5 miles, who have all sorts of exotic plants out doors Many thanks in anticipation. Mike Yes it's possible, choose varieties based on B. spectibilis (generally the strong reds and purples) avoid variegated plants and if possible find a supplier who knows what they are talking about. Plant as close to the wall as possible and water when in growth, the plant will go dormant in winter and lose its leaves at which time it needs to be as dry as possible. Hence the reason for planting in the dry. I know of two outdoor plants in Cornwall and one in Torbay (I expect there are more I am unaware of!) We are in Cornwall, but we've never dared to expose our Bougainvillea to the outside weatheer during the winter. Where in Cornwall is the out door plant? Down at "Point" there are actually several more (including one here) that have overwintered outside, but I did not count them as they have not flowered after! -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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Bougainvillea on the South Coast
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... If it were me I would plant as soon as possible, certainly not in the Autumn the plant needs to be well established before winter comes. regret plant is in a friends garden. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. Thanks Charlie Been out and spoken to the gardener ;-) and she is going to talk to the nurseries in Kent and see if they can send one now :-)) Thanks for the help. Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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