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Tree Peony Kinkaku (Maxime de Cornu)

Question from John Shepherd

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to find the following tree peony for my garden. I have asked Kelways and Binny Plants. I have also trawled the net without success. Has anyone seen this peony on sale anywhere in the UK?

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  • Posted: Wed. 22nd May 2013 11:30

Tree Poeny Yachiyo Tsubaki

Comment from Mary Pooley

I planted this tree peony 3 years ago. It is doing well and has
been flowering for 2 years and is once more in bud.
The leaves are a lovely coppery colour at this time of year, even more colourful this spring than usual.
My problem is that it has 2 basal shoots growing from the ground. They were exactly the same colour and shape before the leaves started to open and now they are green with just a tinge of colour. I had left them as I was sure that they weren't suckers. Now I am not sure although I can remember being disappointed with the colour when I first had it.
I have noticed on the internet that some describe this plant as being green all the time and I don't want this it to revert to green. At the moment it has 3 stems and these 2 basal shoots.
Can anyone help?
Thanks, Mary

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  • Posted: Fri. 17th May 2013 16:26
  • Last reply: Fri. 24th May 2013 12:44

Could anyone identify this shrub for me please?

Comment from Amanda Powell

The title says it all - can anyone help please? It's in need of some tlc - I think the frost has got to it.

Thanks

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  • Posted: Mon. 6th May 2013 18:03

berberis orange rocket

Comment from Lisa Aucamp

I impulsively purchased 3 of these on rather a dull day. Now that i have them i'm really struggling to find a colour scheme and some planting companions that work. I have planted them under a window, full sun where the clay ground slopes with some euphorbia martinii. It is a new bed that I have started but now I feel I should just take them out. Advice?

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  • Posted: Sun. 28th April 2013 09:43

Garrya

Question from Jan Torrance

Hi all. In the UK, should a Garrya currently be looking quite dead?

Thanks - any info welcome.

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  • Posted: Mon. 22nd April 2013 18:10
  • Last reply: Mon. 6th May 2013 21:07

Robinia Pseudoacacia Lace Lady Tree Twisted Dwarf Black Locust Trees

Question from Coreen Dowall

I have had my Lace Lady Tree for about 12 years and is now 1 1/2 m. tall. I need to move it to another part of my garden. Can anyone please advise if it is Ok to move it now and does it have very deep roots. I don't want to risk losing it as it is such a lovely tree.
Thankyou

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  • Posted: Sun. 14th April 2013 15:06
  • Last reply: Sun. 28th April 2013 17:26

Lifting/replanting 5 year old Hebe bush

Question from Bellscott

I planted a hebe 5 years ago in our rockery - it is now 3 ft high and about 1.5 ft spread; very healthy. Is it possible to lift it now - ground just easing after snows frost - average day temp 4-5 c - no frosts forecast next 5 days-and to replant it in a shrubbery where it would look more at home?
All ideas would be appreciated.

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  • Posted: Sat. 13th April 2013 16:15

What plant is this and tips on how/when should be trim

Question from alex

Hi all,
I've got a nice plant in the middle of the garden which I love but is now growing a bit too much and taking out a bit too much visual away from the conservatory/patio.
Could you please help me to understand what plant is this, if you would recommend to trim it, when and how?
I think it might be good to reduce its size a bit, if possible,

Thanks a lot.
:-)

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  • Posted: Fri. 22nd March 2013 20:31
  • Last reply: Sat. 23rd March 2013 13:55

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Exmouth'

Question from DAVID STANDING

Hi
I have just joined Shoot and was wondering if anybody can answer my question on the Magnolia Grandiflora 'Exmouth'.
Some of the leaves are brown and brittle, is this normal?
Will the leaves fall anyway or should it be treated?
Thank you
Dave

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  • Posted: Sun. 24th February 2013 13:09
  • Last reply: Sun. 3rd March 2013 10:59

Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

Question from Ashley Penn

Hi all,

I'm interested in specifying M. 'Soft Caress', but as its new it seems to be prohibitively expensive. I was just wondering if anyone had any success with this cultivar?

Thanking you,

Ash
@AshleyDPenn

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  • Posted: Thu. 7th February 2013 21:21
  • Last reply: Tue. 12th February 2013 19:01

 

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