Vibrant
Happily growing fast in a heavy clay border
Xine
Hampshire
"A stronger form with larger heads of white flowers opening from white buds - a clean crisp contrast against the dark-green pointed leaves"
Happily growing fast in a heavy clay border
Xine
Hampshire
Arrived well packed with clear planing instructions. Doing well & putting on healthy growth.
Flower fairy
North West
This shrub is very special, it flowers at the most important time of the year when everything else in the garden is in its winter rest. Really is beautiful.
Pingpong
Shropshire
This plant arrived as a sturdy and well-grown specimen and has thrived in our heavy soil, adding some much needed winter interest to the garden
Gill
Oxford
I am delighted with this plant. I have a north-facing back garden with a lot of shade and one border which was built over a gravel foot path (lots of stones in the soil!). Viburnum Tinus has grown impressively and looks extremely handsome and bushy all year, beautiful flower heads December to March and super-strong stems. It is one of the highlights of my border over winter. Little or no maintenance other than to retain shape. I highly recommend it.
SamanthaD
Hampshire
100.0
Mr McGregor
Hello, I would advise planting these at 45cm intervals. As for clipping, they do have a naturally dense habit, so will require little pruning, although they can tolerate being cut back quite hard. If you do feel the need to prune it, then the best time to tackle it is in late winter or early spring - but keep in mind this will have an impact on the amount of flowers it produces.
Helen
vic
Hello there There isn't a vast amount of difference, except that Viburnum tinus 'French White' is faster growing than 'Eve Price', and has white flowers whereas 'Eve Price' has pink buds that open into white flowers. Also I believe the berries on 'Eve Price' are more of a deep metallic-blue. Hope this helps.
Alan Vale
Hello there, I would be tempted to put in a Viburnum tinus as they are reasonably fast growing - just click on the following link to go straight to them. http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.tinus/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Linda Binfield
Hello again Linda, Viburnum tinus 'French White' is an evergreen shrub that flowers in late winter and spring, so you could get too seasons of interest - just click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/viburnum-tinus-french-white/classid.4484/ Mahonias will flower in winter too http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.mahonia/ while Daphne odora Aureomarginata is pretty early in the spring http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/daphne-odora-aureomarginata/classid.3751/ For shrubs that flower throughout the summer, then here are some of my favourites:- Ceanothus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.ceanothus/ Lavender http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lavandula/ Hebe http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hebe/ I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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I'll try that Helen - thank you. Also I have a lovely Crocus voucher to spend! I have just cleared an old sunny border in front of an ornamental wall. I have kept a large Hydrangea at the end of the border but would like a couple of shrubs to put alongside to give some winter colour. Do you have any suggestions that would complement the Hydrangea? Thank you for your prompt reply. Linda
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Hello Linda, The most likely cause of these black spots is Fungal Leaf Spot. This can be caused by a number of things, but is usually a result of the plant being stressed in some way. It may be that it was slightly too cold in winter, or if it is in a pot it may need to be moved to a larger one, or planted out into the ground. Keep an eye on the watering and try to improve the general growing conditions and you should start to see new growth. If the black spots are really unsightly, you should pick off the affected leaves (being careful not to defoliate it completely) and give it a feed with a general purpose fertiliser like Growmore. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Linda Binfield
peter mcintyre
Hello There, There are several plants that may be suitable - here are some of the best. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Skylark http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-skylark/classid.728/ Choisya ternata http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/choisya-ternata-/classid.825/ Escallonia Apple Blossom http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/escallonia-apple-blossom/classid.3789/ Viburnum tinus French White http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/viburnum-tinus-french-white/classid.4484/ I hope this helps, Helen Plant Doctor
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Terry Allum
Hello Terry, If you click on the following link it will take you to all our winter flowering climbers - of which the Jasminum is tougher and more like a shrub. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.204/ Alternatively, this link will take you to all our winter flowering shrubs. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.204/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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D DRAKETT
Hello Margaret, it is rare to find larger sized Ceanothus as they are usually quite short-lived and don't normally live longer than 6 - 8 years. We do have a selection of larger shrubs on our site like Hamamelis, Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Acer, Cornus, Cotinus, Philadelphus, Syringa and Viburnum, so you may find something of interest. They will be listed in this section. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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christine grant
Hello Christine, One of the Viburnum tinus might be a good option, which can be cut back if it gets too big - just click on the following link to go straight to them. http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.viburnum-tinus/ I am slightly concerned though as to why the privet died as they are usually very resilient. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Hello There, This is a very difficult situation for plants as there will be very little moisture and nutrients in the soil. The best plants will be the toughest, however even these will need to be kept really well fed and watered if they are to survive. Here are your best options Viburnum tinus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.tinus/ Sarcococca http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.sarcococca/ Ilex http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/hedging/ilex-%C3%97--altaclerensis-golden-king/classid.4029/ Mahonia http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/mahonia-%C3%97-media-charity/classid.4158/ Euonymus fortunei varieties http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=euonymus+for Alchemilla mollis http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=233&CategoryID= Pachysandra terminalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3288&CategoryID= Bergenias http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=bergenia Iris foetidissima http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3073&CategoryID= Lamiums http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=lamium Liriope muscari http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3173&CategoryID= Cotoneaster dammeri http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1021&CategoryID= I hope this gives you a few ideas. Helen Plant Doctor
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Aftab - Tabassum Shah
Hello There, There are a few plants which I think would be suitable - here are some of my favourites Sarcococca confusa http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/sarcococca-hookeriana-var.-digyna/classid.4367/ Skimmia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.skimmia/ and Viburnum tinus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.viburnum-tinus/
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