I might buy this again when I create another border
I love the flowering time in the winter it flowered right into the late spring
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Somerset
"Capable of growing in deep shade against fences, this evergreen viburnum forms a mound of leaf topped by welcome clusters of dainty white flowers that open from pink buds - from midwinter onwards"
I love the flowering time in the winter it flowered right into the late spring
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Somerset
Nothing to criticise. Plant well packed and in good condition on arrival. Excellent communication from the company at all stages of transaction.
gully
Machen, Wales
100.0
Kay
Hello, You can either try to pick the grubs off by hand, or (if the plant is not flowering), you can use an insecticide. Organic insecticides that contain natural pyrethrins, or chemical insecticides containing lambda-cyhalothrin or deltamethrin can also be used - ideally when they first appear from mid-April.
Helen
d.i.law
Hello, I would definitely advise opting for something else as the Virginia creepers are big plants that will not be happy in a pot. I think your suggestion of a Viburnum tinus would be ideal, but keep in mind that although relatively fast-growing, it will still need time to get big. If the spot is reasonably sheltered and gets a good amount of sun, then a more immediate alternative would be one of our more mature plants, such as the Photinia on the following link. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/photinia--fraseri-red-robin/classid.2000012929/
Helen
Tanty
Hello, These plants tend to do quite well in pots, provided they are kept well fed and watered. I would have thought that the 55 litre pot should be fine for at least 2 - 3 years, but it may need to get potted on in time.
Helen
Neurloark
Hello there There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower including too much shade or not enough water or nutrients. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers. I am not really sure why yours has not produced buds, but given time and the right conditions, there is no reason why it won't flower. You can often give them a bit of a push by feeding during the growing season with a high potash fertiliser. Hope this helps
novicegardener
Hello there Yes I think Viburnum tinus sounds a good option as you can cut it back if it gets too big, -it is often used for hedges. Hope this helps
Georgina
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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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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