Question: I've had a Chimonanthus Praecox (Wintersweet) for 3 or 4 years now, but it still hasn't flowered. It's in a position where it gets the sun most of the day and it's growing fine. Beautiful leaves in the spring/summer. Only thing I can think that is wrong is that I have it in a pot. Does … [Read more...]
Tritonia Rubrolucens and Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)
7 January 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: Could you please tell me how best to deal with the foliage of "Tritunia rudrolucens" and "Hipeastrum advenum"now that the flowers have finally died off, leaving climps of foliage 12 to 18 inches high. Answer: Do you mean Tritonia rubrolucens and Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)? If so here is how … [Read more...]
Onions and Garlic
18 December 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I planted some garlic and onions in early November with the intent that they would sprout in the spring. Due to an unusual warm spell they have sprouted and are now about 6 inches tall and growing nicely. The problem of course is winter is coming (soon) and the plants are doomed unless … [Read more...]
Types of Plants – Half Hardy Annuals
7 December 2009 By Leave a Comment
Like Hardy Annuals these plants live for just one season and will die after flowering and setting seed. However, they cannot stand the cold so should be planted out after all risk of frost has passed. Care: Half Hardy Annuals cannot stand the cold so seeds are sown indoors in Spring and planted out … [Read more...]
Types of Plants – Hardy Annuals
30 November 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hardy Annuals are herbaceous plants that live for just one year; they will die after flowering and setting seed and should then be composted. Care: Hardy Annuals can stand the cold so seeds are sown outdoors in Spring to flower during early Summer and it is important that the soil is not too rich or … [Read more...]
Fritillaria Imperialis
16 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have a fritillaria imperialis in a tub, soon after purchase and transfer the flowers died and the leaves are brown at the edges, can you suggest something please. Answer Fritillaria imperialis are bulbs and are prone to rotting off if they get too wet. I would lift the plant, clean off … [Read more...]
Why do my Peony buds keep falling before they flower?
14 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: We have two paeony plants which grow very well except each year they set buds and as the buds develop they all turn black and drop off ,this has happenened now for several years can you help with any ideas as to why this is happening Answer: The problem you describe is quite common as the … [Read more...]
Plant of the Month for September – Japanese Anemone
7 September 2009 By 1 Comment
Our plant of the month for September is Japanese Anemone. Japanese Anemone are beautiful plants, are very easy to grow and flower their heads off from August through to the frosts. During September they are at their best when there are few other plants around. The Gardening Register has two … [Read more...]
