Cotinus 'Grace'

18 Jul, 2013
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This shrub is a real 'test' for me. I just adore it. The first one I tried died on me, and this one....what a straggly hopeless shrub it is! I've moved it a bit to get it in to moister soil, and hopefully, once it's had a good prune later on, it will do better. The colours are just incredible. I hope it picks up next year.

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Annella

I love mine, hope it does well for you now after the move :o)

18 Jul, 2013

Motinot

Hope so...its lovely...:>)

18 Jul, 2013

Dottydaisy2

Good luck, they are very susceptible to wilt, can just up and die, so it has put me off trying another red one.

18 Jul, 2013

Annella

I didn't know that Dotty, mine are both about 12 years old now and no probs so far :o)

19 Jul, 2013

Karensusan63

Hmm...interesting! I shall know what's happened if I lose it, but it's growing well now....just only at the ends of the long straggly branches.

19 Jul, 2013

Dottydaisy2

K just keep an eye on it, Annella if it is as old as that I would imagine your safe now....

22 Jul, 2013

Karensusan63

Thanks Angela....even if it dies, I shall still try again...I just love this shrub! When it comes to gardening style...I'm definitely a 'Hillier' girl!

23 Jul, 2013

Dottydaisy2

I know how you feel, I do love my shrubs too, I am also very tempted to have another try......

23 Jul, 2013

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