Bridgend
the town by the river
Hydrangea macrophylla 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.
Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
Pyracantha coccinea
Pyracantha is not particular about soil type and requires little or no supplemental
fertilization.
Full sun light is preferred but will grow in partial to fairly heavy
shade. Flowering and fruiting will not be as heavy.
Keep the plant moist to very dry in a well drained soil.
Propagation is by hardwood cuttings.
As it's name suggests, Gibson's Scarlet is a deep scarlet red, another potentilla which stands out from the crowd.
The flowers come in shades of yellow, cream, white, orange and even red. The leaves are a mass of tiny green fingers which are attractive in their own right.
Viburnum "Dawn" Viburnum species x bodnantense
The Common
Name Viburnum of the Genus
Viburnum and Species
x bodnantense, this
Cultivar is 'Dawn' The seldom seen Viburnum. grandiflorum crossed with the award-winning
fragrant species Viburnum. farreri produced this lovely hybrid in the
1930s. It is characterised by its numerous and densely packed 7.5cm
(3in) clusters of rose, pink or blush white blooms, appearing in winter
and very sweetly scented. In cold gardens bushes flower from January to
March, but in mild winters they bloom from late September to March with
a short break. 'Dawn' is the form usually grown, a large shrub which
eventually needs thinning, but harder pruning will keep it compact. To
propagate, take cuttings in summer.
It is an ideal plant for the Beginner.
It likes Full sun or a Partial shaded
site in the garden.
A very Hardy evergreen plant that likes
a well-drained light and Moist
soil type.
Height: 300cm
Spread: 200cm
Time to take cuttings is in June to
August but not from budded stems
Flowering period: Late September to
March
The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit
(AGM).
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September Flowering
Hydrangea macrophylla - 'Blue Bird'
Pyracantha coccinea
Potentilla fruticosa Gibson's Scarlet
Viburnum "Dawn"
Viburnum species x bodnantense
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