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Moving a Rhododendron
I have been offered a potted rhododendron. It is reputedly
a rooted layer from a much larger specimen, which looks like a typical wild R. Ponticum, although I am no expert. The plant is about two feet high above the soil level in the pot. However it is well rooted into the soil beneath the pot. Should I try and take these roots with it and then cut it out of the pot when I get it home, or just chop them off? |
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Moving a Rhododendron
"Tahiri" wrote
I have been offered a potted rhododendron. It is reputedly a rooted layer from a much larger specimen, which looks like a typical wild R. Ponticum, although I am no expert. The plant is about two feet high above the soil level in the pot. However it is well rooted into the soil beneath the pot. Should I try and take these roots with it and then cut it out of the pot when I get it home, or just chop them off? If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The embankment between levels is ours, fortunately. Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as well! Thanks. |
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On 29/05/2013 09:35, Tahiri wrote:
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The embankment between levels is ours, fortunately. Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as well! Thanks. With care you should be able to cut the pot away from the roots that have grown out. |
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In article , david@abacus-
nurseries.co.uk says... On 29/05/2013 09:35, Tahiri wrote: If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The embankment between levels is ours, fortunately. Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as well! Thanks. With care you should be able to cut the pot away from the roots that have grown out. I've sometimes had to cut tight/trapped pots off plants that I forgot about or kept far too long before deciding where to plant them. A pair of sharp kitchen scissors will cut pot-plastic, and the underside can be cut into small enough sections from the holes, to free the escaped roots. Janet. |
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"Tahiri" wrote
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The embankment between levels is ours, fortunately. If it's a steep bank it may be too free draining for it, they like a bit of moisture at the roots. Among other plants that might be considered are Holly which you can purchase quite cheaply if you go to a hedging specialist. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Tahiri" wrote If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds. In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The embankment between levels is ours, fortunately. If it's a steep bank it may be too free draining for it, they like a bit of moisture at the roots. Among other plants that might be considered are Holly which you can purchase quite cheaply if you go to a hedging specialist. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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