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Revamped border.....


Revamped border..... (Libertia peregrinans (New Zealand Iris) X2)

2 Obelisks removed and clematis, planted Libertia Taupo Sunset and Taupo Blaze with variegated box balls....it was getting too busy! it won't take the box too long to catch up with its big brother!!



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I love those Libertia Taupo Angela, but have to put mine inside when the first frosts come. Are they hardy with you being down south 'n all?!

24 Sep, 2015

 

Sheila we used to grow them in the Midlands, so they are fairly hardy....depends on the soil too...

24 Sep, 2015

 

Sheila - they're hardy in balmy Berkshire.

24 Sep, 2015

 

The shapes will look good through winter too

24 Sep, 2015

 

That's good to know, Andrew . . any particular situation (sun, shade, sheltered)?

25 Sep, 2015

 

One is in 3/4 sun in a clay soil, three others are in part shade in decent loamy soil. Both spots are fairly sheltered though.

25 Sep, 2015

 

I shall fleece these if the winter turns really bad, as it is their first year, because this situation is open to the elements, my other Libertia is fairly sheltered in heavy soil with added grit Sheila....

25 Sep, 2015

 

I'm thinking maybe I'll keep mine in its pot! Thank you both for the extra info . . .

25 Sep, 2015

 

You have seen my excuse for a brown leaved Libertia and probably 15 years old, just can't seem to get the situation right.

25 Sep, 2015

 

I love the Libertia too, but it wouldn't do well here. I find Uncinia Rubra is a good alternative, although not quite so bright. :)

25 Sep, 2015

 

Uncinia is a very useful sedge, we use it a great deal in the garden...

25 Sep, 2015

 

Uncinia self sows in my garden. I keep finding seedlings in unexpected places.

25 Sep, 2015

 

Love Uncinia . . . and Imperata too :)

26 Sep, 2015

 

Same here Andrew with some of the Stipa......

26 Sep, 2015



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