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The Start Of My Cottage Garden

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by clum111, Jul 8, 2016.

  1. "M"

    "M" Total Gardener

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    Looking good! :dbgrtmb:

    Will you be planting some Spring bulbs? Which are your favourite?
     
  2. clum111

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    Thanks @Sheal & @"M"

    Aye, I'll be planting Daff and Tulips. Also I'm planning to plant Alliums and Lilies if I can decide which ones:scratch:
     
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    • longk

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      That is some transformation!
      A few planting tips on the plants that I know;

      It will not tolerate alkaline soils at all well. At the very least it needs neutral soil but really prefers acidic soil.

      They're not hardy in the slightest. Ideally they need to be frost free but mine took a degree or two of frost a couple of times (the important thing being that they soon warmed up in the morning).

      They can take cold but need to be dry. If you cannot provide dry winter conditions then they're best grown on their sides (ie coming out of the side of a planter or basket). @kindredspirit can give better advice than me on these.
       
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      • kindredspirit

        kindredspirit Gardening around a big Puddle. :)

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        Lewisias grow in north facing vertical faces in the Rocky Mountains and have a slight preference for acidic soil. They are very difficult to grow in a maritime climate. (Too much winter wet.)
        Therefore you have to try and replicate their own conditions. They are succulents (hate wet) and can take any amount of cold here if they are dry. @longk has it spot on.
         
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