Bridgend
the town by the river
Viburnum
Viburnum plicatum was first introduced as the garden form found in Japan
in 1844, before the original wild form, V. f. tomentosum, was discovered. It
is a remarkable shrub, with widely spreading branches that naturally assume
a series of horizontal tiers. 'Mariesii' emphasises this layered effect,
dramatic at any time, but especially when the flowers appear, neat lace cap
heads arranged in two parallel rows along the upper side of the spreading
branches. Careful pruning, similar to that used for espalier apples, can
produce a satisfying symmetrical shrub. The Royal Horticultural Society has
given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Cultivation tips:
Flourishing in full sun or part shade, viburnum's will tolerate most soils
other than very wet soils, being well suited to chalk soils. Avoid planting
extremely hot droughty or dry exposed, cold areas. Prune out old and dead
wood in winter and trim shape during maintenance.
Abutilon
Flowers form on spreading arching branches, it has a climbing or spreading habit with flowers orange colours in late summer, it has medium green foliage which needs regular maintenance and is half hardy. A tender exotic fast growing plant
Plant Strengths:
Hydrangea
This Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), is Deciduous and is late August flowering , it forms a rounded Multi-Stemmed bush and is ideal for the large border or as a screening plant (1.8 to 3m height) it has white flowers in the summer months, it has medium green foliage. Some maintenance is required during the year, it is frost hardy and classed as a Medium Growing Plant.
Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
Hydrangea arborescens cultivation notes: Shrubby Hydrangeas prefer a humus rich soil which is well drained, ideally in half or full sun. Plant in sheltered locations away from cold winds. Cut weak stems / flower heads in spring. Best planted neutral / acid soils, mulch yearly with compost.
Hebe
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils and suitable for hedging or topiary.
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Gardening
Tips and Tricks
To change centre piece during the season plant an empty pot in the
centre display
Then plant the bedding around the pot.
Pansy Plentifull
Place a potted plant in the centeral container
When the centre plant finishes flowering replace with another that is in
bloom.( Sysirinchium 'E K
Balls' )
Has
that old bird bath had it's day. Why not plant it up with Alpines.
Don't forget the drainage holes.
