Had to have one!

Karen, I have one of these too, planted in an East facing border so it has sun in the morning and shade from mid afternoon which suits it well. Good luck with yours.

That’s great to hear Shirley as this is the aspect here.

Perfect.

That looks to be a good, strong specimen, Karen. Are you buying your plants locally?

This was from Primrose Ange. I did see one at Waitrose, but when I went back they were sold out. Have to say…this was a bargain!

It's hard to ignore on-line when they have what you want. It's an interesting question: how much of our garden purchases are planned and how much impulse buys? I think more success comes with planning but that does not allow for serendipty. I'd like to start again with more knowledge and more planning!

Yes, it’s a consideration. I have thoroughly enjoyed creating from scratch with the acquired knowledge of the past 37 years of sometimes bitter experience! I will still have made mistakes though. God forbid that we ever stop learning!

That would be boring, wouldn't it? That's the joy of gardening - so much to learn. Though learning can be painful on the pocket!