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Choisya ternata ‘sundance’ - to underplant or not?

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Choisya ternata ‘sundance’ - to underplant or not?

It’s looking rather healthy, although, I do trim it - usually in the warmer months. It flowers nicely too, which took a few years for it to actually do. I’m considering pruning the bottom of it so I can underplant. Not sure though, as it looks ok as it is.



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if you do lift its skirts what would you underplant with. I'd go for blue Anemone blanda or even Scilla iberica. but then not have anything in the summer to compete for water.

12 Mar, 2021

 

I think i would leave it Kate it's a lovely statement as it is ...

12 Mar, 2021

 

I agree - leave it as it is. Maybe put a blue flowered rockery plant at the very edge of the bed?

12 Mar, 2021

 

Thanks for the feedback, Eileen, Amy and Sue! Maybe I shall leave it be, I think I’m to handy with the secateurs at times!

12 Mar, 2021

 

Thank you Klahanie 😉

12 Mar, 2021

 

I really want a Sundance to add to my garden this year. Tim looked for one the other day for a mother's day present from the dogs but couldn't find one yet. Oh dear, looks like he will just have to buy something else and a Sundance another day 😂😂

12 Mar, 2021

 

Hi Kate. I agree with the consensus. This bush is stunning as it is. I wouldn't touch it. The rocky mulch underneath is a perfect backdrop - not too showy but still adds a nice touch.

12 Mar, 2021

 

Jen, that’s a pity. However, you’ll be sure to receive something just as nice, plus the bonus of getting a choisya a bit later on!!!

13 Mar, 2021

 

Thanks Paul, I think I’ll leave it for now then. It’s just that I’ve a small garden and I’m always looking for little areas I can plant up with new purchases. My way of enlarging my plant collection!☺️

13 Mar, 2021

 

Very healthy Choisya !

13 Mar, 2021

 

Thank you, Mossy!

14 Mar, 2021

 

Thank you Paul. ☺️

14 Mar, 2021

 

Ooh, sounds like a complimentary colour there, Paul. I’m now thinking about it again!!

14 Mar, 2021

 

Paul, I’m thinking of leaving it for now...I can’t decide. It’s sort of 50/50 at the minute.

21 Mar, 2021

 

I think it’s just the thought at the minute, Paul. Bit too much digging and reorganising! ☺️
Still a little tired out.

22 Mar, 2021



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