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Could this be a hardy geranium? Looks a lot like mine.

We get them growing out the brickwork!

It does take a bit of time to improve clay soil @simone_in_wiltshire , but it also depends on whether there's been any kind of cultivation on the site or not. It's always easier if there's been some kind of 'growing' going on. I've had several properties, all with varying amounts of 'gardening'...

If you want a ball shape, like you would have with box, then Hebe buxifolia is probably the best one- clue's in the title H. Rakiensis is certainly very similar in that respect though, but there are so many Hebes, so if you go down that route, take time to consider them. Wet cold is their enemy...

It's only just been planted a few months ago. In tree terms, it's like being in place for five minutes The fact that it has new green growth is a good sign, so don't worry. If the soil is in good condition, it won't need any food. Ideally, you would just add a little general food like BF&Bone...

I've grown San Marzano which might fit the bill, but there are others, like Romello.

Good luck with more! We have a kiwi as an ornamental but it hasnt flowered in years. Its in the shade but I think we prune it incorrectly: From what I read they only fruit on 2nd year growth, and we were pruning the whole 6m growth every year...

Don’t forget there is a lovely Euphorbia for damp ground, grows well in my bog garden, E.pallustris. E.martinii grows pretty much anywhere in my garden and will self seed.