Just a couple, plus one

Hi

I thought the first was rhododendron but I've never seen it flower. Could this just be that I'm pruning at the wrong time of year?

The 2nd i haven't a clue.

Is the 3rd Euonymus?

thanks for your help
Gavin.

 

1.Laurel
2.Golden marjoram
3.Euonymus

 

I agree with Madahhlia.

1. Prunus laurocerasus. Common name Laurel.

prunus laurocerasus - Google Search

2. Origanum vulgare aureum. Common name Golden marjoram.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

3. Looks like Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

 

Many thanks both of you. Attached is the one that prompted me to get my camera out then I forgot to post it ! Any ideas please?

thanks
Gavin.

 

Hi looks like peony foliage , I bet tha hasnt flowered in a while looks like it needs moving , loves full sun and free draining soil

Spruce

 

Hi Spruce

It was looking rather sad underneath an overgrown Choisya Ternata Sundance . I've now cut the Sundance back. Can I do anything to help rejuvenate the peony? It hasn't been touched in quite a while.

regards
Gavin.

 

Hi Gavin

They are tough plants , and a bit of TLC you will have it flowering in a year or two
I would give a liquid feed with tomoto food once a week at this time of year.
If it is to stay in that spot nice load of horsemuck around the plant but leave a 6 inch gap away from the stems , this will help keep the soil moist during the summer plus the peony will thank you .


Question is it a sunny spot


Spruce

 

Hi Spruce

It is in the open but it faces East and the house and trees block much of the direct sun from that direction. I could move it to the back garden where there are sunny spaces. Do bees and butterflies like peonies? That's what the back garden is meant to be becoming - a retreat for B&B's.

regards
Gavin.

 

Hi yes Bees like the flowers , but they dont flower for that long

It woulkd do better with being moved, you can do this in the Autumn.


Spruce