Want to grow flowers - please help!!

ixwood

Looking up Parkers for you made me see a few plants I could make room for, so order placed..

Here's a few more suggestions:-
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=476&producttype_id=49049
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=476&producttype_id=48661
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=476&producttype_id=48813
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=563&producttype_id=49399
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=470&producttype_id=49795
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=470&producttype_id=49796
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=590&producttype_id=48761

I'm a big Buddlia fan, as they're brilliant for Butterflies, but some people do consider them almost a weed.

This is the Red Valerian I mentioned earlier:-
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=565&producttype_id=49826
it's one of my favs as it flowers for months right into winter and is the fav of the humming bird hawk moth. it does self seed, but that's no problam with me. More free plants (and they're easy to pull up if unwanted. )

You could get a bit arty and make something like these:
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=572&producttype_id=48820
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=572&producttype_id=48279

Megansmum

ixwood wrote: »

I grow mainly fruit, herbs and wildlife friendly plants and although it's still in progress with a lot of things needing to fill out a bit, it's absolutely buzzing with life in summer. Damsel flies, hover flies, butterflies, loads of different bees, ladybirds, lacewings, Humming bird moths. It makes me happy just wandering outside.

PS How's the ex phobia? Hope I haven't put you off too much with the last line above!

hmmm, i did just get a queasy feeling reading that, :eek: but hey - it's gotta be done! I will hold my breath and try not to look at them and gradually over time get nearer etc ..... i am determined dd2 will NOT follow me with phobias! !:D

Last year I did ok, but with there being less around over winter i have found the odd spider making me jump and harlequin ladybirds coming in the window frame freaked me a bit....... it's a work in progress!

Megansmum

mjm3346 wrote: »

Which? have a few suggestions for edible plants to grow in pots

http://www.which.co.uk/advice/grow-edible-plants-in-pots/index.jsp

thanks for that - i did not know you could eat pansies or violas!!

Megansmum

ixwood wrote: »

Looking up Parkers for you made me see a few plants I could make room for, so order placed..


This is the Red Valerian I mentioned earlier:-
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=565&producttype_id=49826
it's one of my favs as it flowers for months right into winter and is the fav of the humming bird hawk moth. it does self seed, but that's no problam with me. More free plants (and they're easy to pull up if unwanted. )

fuseaction=product.standard&continueaction=category.standard&category_id=572&producttype_id=48279

Thanks for that, i can see i will be spending a lot more on this than i thought - the red valerian is BEAUTIFUL - i will definitely be getting that. Also the grapes and blueberry offer will be in my shopping basket too!

Megansmum

Thanks again Knithryn, i think i will go with the wood stain, i will just do each panel in a different colour!

Well, i went to aldi today, and poundworld and the 99p shop............ Here's what i bought:


SHRUBS:
Lavatera Burgundy Wine, Cistus Sunset, Ceanothus repens, Azalea Pink, Lavatera Barnsley.


PERENNIALS:
Aquilegia columbine, Asclepias tuberosa, Lupins mixed, Hollyhock alcea nigra, Liatris spicata, ixia mixed, sparaxis mixed.

SEEDS:
Anagalis, Lobelia, cascade,tagetes gem, pansy,swan river daisy,petunia,
marigold, livingstone daisy, alyssum, petunia, viola, california poppy, nasturtium, sunflower, marigold x 2, morning glory, cornflower, cosmos.

BULBS:
Anemone white, gladioli, freesia pink, brodaia, freesia mixed, peacock orchids

PLUS:
Onion sets, seed potatoes, herbs, parsnips......

OHHHHH, :eek: I think i got a bit carried away!!! I had better get some strong arms in over the weekend , 1st to help paint the fences and then to help dig some serious borders out of the clay/brick/turf!!! :rotfl:

ukmaggie45

I have oregano in our caravan garden, the bees love the flowers. But it does spread.

ukmaggie45

Megansmum wrote: »

Azalea Pink,

Azaleas need acid soil, or if your soil is limey you can plant them in containers using ericaceous compost.

Megansmum

ukmaggie45 wrote: »

Azaleas need acid soil, or if your soil is limey you can plant them in containers using ericaceous compost.

Thanks for that - i didn't know that. Luckily I have some ericaceous compost left from potting up the blueberry bushes!