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The Berberis is quite overgrown and in need of a hard prune - is it ok to do this now?Also the Oleria x haastii needs a trim, should I wait until after it has flowered?Thanks, Nick

Hmmm, I don't think I have any Autumn pics, shame on me. The leaves go a very dark orange colour and it looks amaxing. Although, I'm not they are quite scarlet/ red.There are a large number of white and brown spots all over the tree trunk and branches at the moment. I wonder what it could...

Mrs Greengrass seems to think it`s thisEuonymus japonica â??Aurea Marginataâ??Tell me she`s wrong or i`ll not hear the last of it

I bought my mother in law a chair for christmas. But do you think she`ll let me plug it in?:D

If that's the only window you have, yes! They prefer somewhere sunny, but they're pretty tolerant old things, my Sister (Katy) has a big healthy one on top of her 'fridge!

Thank you for your input folks. Yes I think the Catoneaster is the one, another friend found a photo on the web exactly the same as mine. Good to get confirmation though.

But, I bet a pound to a pinch of s**t I`m right. I`ve been in this game to long to be wrong.:D

Well if it is hogweed make sure you wear gloves when you remove it as it can cause skin irritation

LOL and after all that the round kidney shaped leaf plant wasn't butterbur :P it is in fact 'Winter Heliotrope' (Petasites fragrans) although a very close relative to the butterburMore Info

Peter thanks for the links for plant info. Looks like it may be difficult to overwinter them if they need such a high temperature - still I will enjoy the stunning colours while they last.

I planted some mixed dwarf tree seeds from a Chiltern seed packet and two came up.They're now about 3 inches, can anyone identify them?I also have this dwarf eucalyptus which is now about 10 inches, can anyone tell me the kind?

I think it looks like my anemone also - I would keep it

Hi Anton. I would agree with Slinky - Pieris. It's very slow growing. The red leaves are the new young growth, which is the main attraction.

Thanks, Sis. As lovely as they are, they do need space and something like that would need a solitary space too.

The second one is a Berberis thunbergii atropupurea.:thumb:

Well i always used to grow marrows, so if your into eating them long before they are ready, I'd say they are courgettes.:D Not cues or pumps, is my guess.

I'm with peteCorokia cotoneaster Wire netting bush.

Thanks so much, I like to know what's in the garden so I can find out about it!The pots are from Argos Susannah, £39 for 3 (varying sizes). They have holes at the bottom already, I think they look alot more expensive.Craig - how lovely to pick some for your g'friend, sure she'll love...

Very, John, and they are stunning. Because they are part of the Rhododendron family they will also grow well in shade, The deciduous Azaleas, not only give you the same, vibrant colours, but many of the varieties are highly scented.:thumb:

Thank you PalustrisThat's it, checked out with the "Layman's Guide to British Wildflowers" and it's a match!Cherrybim