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Tropaelum Speciosim ?sp
Must have one, but only if i can grow it? I saw it at Burton Agnes
when I went to see the Campanula collection, it was growing up a yew hedge on the north side. I have a HORRIBLE Layland hedge at the bottom of the garden which I am on the north side of. It gives us no privacy at all, as the first 15 foot are just stumps with dead branches, the top 15 foot plus is green bushy branches which takes the light. I have underplanted our north side with yew, some of which is up to 15 foot now, and I am hoping that when this grows, my neighbours will allow me to take the Layland down. It is in this position I would like to plant the Tropaelum, but 1 will it grow in under these conditions 2 will it survive in North Yorks frost pocket 3 where do I find one 4 Can it tolorate lime soil It would add such a splash of colour to the area and distract from the dreadful trees. I have provided winter colour, by underplanting the yew with Cornus - the stems look lovely against the dark Yew, but not too interesting in Summer, so splash of colour would be nice. Oh yes and Cornus, because we flood! however relatively dry under trees. Thanks Janet |