Mountain Pepper ( Drimys Lanceolata )

Is this an evergreen Amy ?
Looks a good shrub.

Yes it is TT .. . I wanted something tall and evergreen to go to the back of my new pagoda sitting area , It will grow up to 4 mtrs. I won't let it get that tall ,it has nice red stems ....

Did you buy it at a Garden Centre ?

Like this one aswell Amy.

That'll be interesting to follow Amy......another great Winter one...:o)

Yes it was from a garden centre TT , a proper garden centre ,one of my favourites , , they only sell plants and very good quality healthy ones as well ...

It is going to be interesting Janey and Carole to see how fast it grows , I will have to stop it before it reaches 4 metres , it will be like Jack and the Beanstalk ...LOL..

Havent seen this one before Amy sounds lovely with the red stems, you have chosen a lovely selection of new plants for your front border will look forward to the pictures!

Thanks Carole ,, i'm going to use this as a backing to the new Arbour we put up in place of the old wooden one we had to take down last year ... I want it to have tall shrubs all round it so it is like a little secret place with the little table and chairs inside .. :o)

You Do right picking "frost hardy " Amy after the winter we are having....and may well get in future.We have lost so many plants this year and in replacing will be particularly looking for ones that vcan survive harsh conditions...

Thanks Jane .. I am trying to choose plants that will survive the cold and droughts to , it gets harder each year !

We have a brilliant...if a bit ramshackle nursery nearby...the plants are out in all weathers.May pay a visit soon...and some of the ones that have survived the last couple of months can come home with us ! They dont charge much so after a bit of tlc...? Lol

It's a good idea to see which ones have survived outside , I don't like to buy the ones that they have to keep in tunnels at this time of year , it's not how they would be treated in our gardens .........

True...its going to be survival of the fittest in future...: O )

Amy love the idea of a secret place in your new Arbour, it sounds a good place to watch the wildlife while you sip your cuppa ;0)

that is going to look great

I started it last year Carole , I put Clematis and roses up the corners which I hope will be flowering this year , I will put a pic on when it's finished ..
Thanks Eileen :o)

Have been looking at these on the internet, was not sure about them, yours looks a good healthy plant will look forward to your finished bed, you have chosen some smashing plants.