Mountain Pepper ( Drimys Lanceolata )
By Amy
- 9 Mar, 2010
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Dense ,upright shrub with deep red stems and leathery, glossy, dark green leaves ... clusters of white flowers ....frost hardy .....
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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 ....
9 Mar, 2010
Did you buy it at a Garden Centre ?
9 Mar, 2010
Like this one aswell Amy.
9 Mar, 2010
That'll be interesting to follow Amy......another great Winter one...:o)
9 Mar, 2010
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..
9 Mar, 2010
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!
9 Mar, 2010
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)
9 Mar, 2010
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...
9 Mar, 2010
Thanks Jane .. I am trying to choose plants that will survive the cold and droughts to , it gets harder each year !
9 Mar, 2010
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
9 Mar, 2010
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 .........
9 Mar, 2010
True...its going to be survival of the fittest in future...: O )
9 Mar, 2010
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)
9 Mar, 2010
that is going to look great
10 Mar, 2010
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)
10 Mar, 2010
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.
10 Mar, 2010
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Is this an evergreen Amy ?
Looks a good shrub.
9 Mar, 2010