Shameful request for free advice.... we're still working on the enclosed garden - well, there's enough room to still walk through the space fairly easily, so you know that can't last! I'm now thinking of fragant white flowering plants - already have a lavender and two wisteria (which we're not counting on flowering this year as they're quite small). I've really got a hankering for a gardenia - there's one called Kleim's Hardy which is supposed to work outdoors. Does anyone have any experience with this one / others which you could recommend? Will be in a planter and we don't have a greenhouse. Most of the advice websites I've found are from southern states in the US, which is a much warmer clime.
Votes: 0
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

Comments

  • Have tried Gardenia radicans in pot outside for warmer months, well watered and followed all advice, when in Cornwall. It struggled from the outset and then died. My only experience - and shouldn't be answering this when there is a specific request for 'expert' advice.

    Get a white flowering perennial sweetpea instead. Much safer
  • Thanks Pip - Fereday just said 'Excellent' when I read your response to him just now.... he had a perennial sweet pea when we were up north and I know he's fond of them - tough little b'stards survived the worst weather the pennines could throw at 'em. Expert / experience / experiment ... six of one, half a dozen of the other if you get the advice needed as far as I'm concerned!
  • Okay - that looks interesting - just googled and see Crocus sells Carpenteria California..... Quite fragant?
  • I remember when Kleims Hardy became available in the Garden Centres; had been trialled by the nursery (Derby's if I remember correctly) and survived happily at minus 5. Downside s that it's not particularly nice - very small and woody - not at all the same habit as the gardenias found in warmer climates
  • Nick, thanks - that's really good to know. I think based on that, I'll give it a miss and try out the Carpenteria suggested by KK.... and perhaps that perennial sweet pea as well!
This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Landscape Juice Network to add comments!

Join Landscape Juice Network

Open forum activity

Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
"The client has asked for me to look after both of those from now until November 25, 2024 then  restart in March 2025."
2 hours ago
Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
""
2 hours ago
Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
""
3 hours ago
Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
""
3 hours ago
Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
"Yeah, I really struggle with quoting. I say that's the hardest part of the job for me but I'd like to get your guys help because I've expanded my business from just grass cuts to full garden maintenance. Basically I've been asked to look after two…"
3 hours ago
Richard updated their profile
3 hours ago
James posted a discussion
Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that…
21 hours ago
Michael Graham and Mark joined Landscape Juice Network
22 hours ago
DerbyLad replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Hi Guys, thank you for all the responses.  I'll look into the post sleeves, or alternatively go with pre drilled posts as Peter suggested."
22 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Totally agree with Peter... Clay is also quite wet so fence spikes will rust off fast. I'd find a way of digging the hole, put a postsaver sleeve around a proper 10 year (UC4) post."
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Repton School in Derbyshire is a well-known institution which mixes tradition with new ideas.Behind the scenes, Andrew Butler, the Head of Grounds and Gardens, is the man responsible for ensuring the grounds are not just aesthetically pleasing but…
Wednesday
David Benson replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"i am a bit out of date with prices but the cost of a spike and timber post will not that mutch differant from a concreate post and then you can have the option of using pannels "
Tuesday
Insha Khan is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Tuesday
Honey Badger replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

Palisade fence, single or double.
I've used spike without concrete for panel fencing. Don't think I'd like to use them on close board without concrete because of the extra weight. 
I figured out method for the spikes. Used a 6ft digging pushed…"
Tuesday
Peter sellers replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Trying to drive fence spikes into the ground so that they stay straight we've found to be nigh on impossible, the smallest obstacle seems to send them in all directions apart from vertical. Are you suggesting spikes as you are using timber posts and…"
Tuesday
DerbyLad posted a discussion
Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide…
Tuesday
More…
PRO

Overseeding

Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that…

Read more…
0 Replies
Views: 35

Fence spike in clay

Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide…

Read more…
5 Replies · Reply by DerbyLad 22 hours ago
Views: 113