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Shrub Ideas Please

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by nook6, Apr 12, 2016.

  1. nook6

    nook6 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all

    I am looking for shrub ideas for a shrub that grows to about two feet tall and has prickles (its to go round a fountain to stop anyone going near the fountain) The garden is in full sun most of the day. I would like something that flowers but if possible something that does not have berries.

    Any ideas welcome

    Thank you
    Dave
     
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    One of the smaller Berberis'; most tend to have berries though but what is wrong with berries?
     
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    Hi redwing

    The reason i dont really want berries is because its to stop children (young) getting into the fountain and if you have berries theres a chance the children may eat the berries which will probably be poisonous.

    Thanks
    Dave
     
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    Hi nook6, why are you keeping them out of the fountain? If it's because of the danger of depth of water then, with respect, I think you need a safety barrier rather than relying on thorns.

    I have used this product on my water feature:
    http://www.pondsafety.com/

    Welcome to the forum by the way !
     
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    Hi and thanks John
    I will look into that as well no harm in a double barrier of protection.

    Dave
     
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