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What not to plant
Pam Moore wrote:
Over the years I have planted bits of plants I liked the look of, but have regretted ever since because they spred and are the devil to get rid of. My invaders are corydalis lutea, vinca minor, meconopsis cambrica and a lamium. This latter came about 20 years ago as a 9 inch piece stolen from a big garden! What plants have others regretted introducing into their gardens? Pam in Bristol We bought a cute little grass plant, not sure of the name but the grass is blue rather than green. It has a height of around 18 inches and spreads by underground runner. It is extremely invasive. It spreads worse than couch grass (twitch grass). "Lambs ears" impressed me too. I just bought one small plant a couple of years ago and now have divided it into hundreds of plants and lined the entire length of the drive (about 50 metres) with the splittings a couple of weeks ago. It should look quite spectacular when established, but I have a feeling I may regret planting it in such large numbers. -- David in Normandy. To e-mail you must include the password FROG on the subject line, or it will be automatically deleted by a filter and not reach my inbox. |
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In message , David in Normandy
writes Pam Moore wrote: Over the years I have planted bits of plants I liked the look of, but have regretted ever since because they spred and are the devil to get rid of. My invaders are corydalis lutea, vinca minor, meconopsis cambrica and a lamium. This latter came about 20 years ago as a 9 inch piece stolen from a big garden! What plants have others regretted introducing into their gardens? Pam in Bristol We bought a cute little grass plant, not sure of the name but the grass is blue rather than green. It has a height of around 18 inches and spreads by underground runner. It is extremely invasive. It spreads worse than couch grass (twitch grass). "Lambs ears" impressed me too. I just bought one small plant a couple of years ago and now have divided it into hundreds of plants and lined the entire length of the drive (about 50 metres) with the splittings a couple of weeks ago. It should look quite spectacular when established, but I have a feeling I may regret planting it in such large numbers. I've got a Sidalcea (I think it's 'Sussex Beauty', but it was mislabelled on sale as 'Elsie Heugh' (one plant) and malviflora (another plant), which I privately call "Thug" because of its spreading habit. But it's not too bad - you can dig it up and divide it. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
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"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , David in Normandy writes Pam Moore wrote: Over the years I have planted bits of plants I liked the look of, but have regretted ever since because they spred and are the devil to get rid of. My invaders are corydalis lutea, vinca minor, meconopsis cambrica and a lamium. This latter came about 20 years ago as a 9 inch piece stolen from a big garden! What plants have others regretted introducing into their gardens? Pam in Bristol We bought a cute little grass plant, not sure of the name but the grass is blue rather than green. It has a height of around 18 inches and spreads by underground runner. It is extremely invasive. It spreads worse than couch grass (twitch grass). "Lambs ears" impressed me too. I just bought one small plant a couple of years ago and now have divided it into hundreds of plants and lined the entire length of the drive (about 50 metres) with the splittings a couple of weeks ago. It should look quite spectacular when established, but I have a feeling I may regret planting it in such large numbers. I've got a Sidalcea (I think it's 'Sussex Beauty', but it was mislabelled on sale as 'Elsie Heugh' (one plant) and malviflora (another plant), which I privately call "Thug" because of its spreading habit. But it's not too bad - you can dig it up and divide it. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches) is one - the roots go down forever. Phygelius capensis is another - runs all over the place, whilst refusing to flower well after the first year. I also planted one of the larger ranunculus (I still think it's very pretty), but it's seeding everywhere. Spider |
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writes "Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , David in Normandy writes Pam Moore wrote: Over the years I have planted bits of plants I liked the look of, but have regretted ever since because they spred and are the devil to get rid of. My invaders are corydalis lutea, vinca minor, meconopsis cambrica and a lamium. This latter came about 20 years ago as a 9 inch piece stolen from a big garden! What plants have others regretted introducing into their gardens? Pam in Bristol We bought a cute little grass plant, not sure of the name but the grass is blue rather than green. It has a height of around 18 inches and spreads by underground runner. It is extremely invasive. It spreads worse than couch grass (twitch grass). "Lambs ears" impressed me too. I just bought one small plant a couple of years ago and now have divided it into hundreds of plants and lined the entire length of the drive (about 50 metres) with the splittings a couple of weeks ago. It should look quite spectacular when established, but I have a feeling I may regret planting it in such large numbers. I've got a Sidalcea (I think it's 'Sussex Beauty', but it was mislabelled on sale as 'Elsie Heugh' (one plant) and malviflora (another plant), which I privately call "Thug" because of its spreading habit. But it's not too bad - you can dig it up and divide it. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches) is one - the roots go down forever. Phygelius capensis is another - runs all over the place, whilst refusing to flower well after the first year. I also planted one of the larger ranunculus (I still think it's very pretty), but it's seeding everywhere. Spider I grew Phygelius capensis, but it died out. (I think that the winter wet, and competition from Buddleias, disagreed with it.) Birmingham Botanic Garden have a national collection of Phygelius, but their plants didn't look invasive last time I visited. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
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"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , Spider writes "Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , David in Normandy writes Pam Moore wrote: Over the years I have planted bits of plants I liked the look of, but have regretted ever since because they spred and are the devil to get rid of. My invaders are corydalis lutea, vinca minor, meconopsis cambrica and a lamium. This latter came about 20 years ago as a 9 inch piece stolen from a big garden! What plants have others regretted introducing into their gardens? Pam in Bristol We bought a cute little grass plant, not sure of the name but the grass is blue rather than green. It has a height of around 18 inches and spreads by underground runner. It is extremely invasive. It spreads worse than couch grass (twitch grass). "Lambs ears" impressed me too. I just bought one small plant a couple of years ago and now have divided it into hundreds of plants and lined the entire length of the drive (about 50 metres) with the splittings a couple of weeks ago. It should look quite spectacular when established, but I have a feeling I may regret planting it in such large numbers. I've got a Sidalcea (I think it's 'Sussex Beauty', but it was mislabelled on sale as 'Elsie Heugh' (one plant) and malviflora (another plant), which I privately call "Thug" because of its spreading habit. But it's not too bad - you can dig it up and divide it. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches) is one - the roots go down forever. Phygelius capensis is another - runs all over the place, whilst refusing to flower well after the first year. I also planted one of the larger ranunculus (I still think it's very pretty), but it's seeding everywhere. Spider I grew Phygelius capensis, but it died out. (I think that the winter wet, and competition from Buddleias, disagreed with it.) Birmingham Botanic Garden have a national collection of Phygelius, but their plants didn't look invasive last time I visited. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley Well, I wish I knew how Birmingham BG manage it. I quite like the flowers, but not the invasion. Perhaps a large pot is the way to go. Spider |
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from "Spider" contains these words: Well, I wish I knew how Birmingham BG manage it. I quite like the flowers, but not the invasion. Perhaps a large pot is the way to go. Well, you'd forget about it until the effect wore off... -- Rusty Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk |
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Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote:
I grew Phygelius capensis, but it died out. (I think that the winter wet, and competition from Buddleias, disagreed with it.) Birmingham Botanic Garden have a national collection of Phygelius, but their plants didn't look invasive last time I visited. I agree. I've had it growing for 10 years and it isn't invasive - just slowly clumps up. -- Jeff |
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"Jeff Layman" wrote in message ... Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote: I grew Phygelius capensis, but it died out. (I think that the winter wet, and competition from Buddleias, disagreed with it.) Birmingham Botanic Garden have a national collection of Phygelius, but their plants didn't look invasive last time I visited. I agree. I've had it growing for 10 years and it isn't invasive - just slowly clumps up. -- Jeff Well, Jeff and Rusty, all I can say is I must have planted Triffid subsp. phygelius capensis; it gave me no end of trouble :~(. Perhaps, one day when I'm feeling brave - or reckless - I'll give it another chance. Thanks for the glimmer of hope, chaps. Spider |
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