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Looking for flowers to 'fill in' a border

I have a border which is in partial shade and has a few shrubs.  I have got some Michaelmas daisies and rudbekia Goldstrum planted at the moment.  I'm looking for ideas for annuals / perennials which I can plant fulfilling the following criteria :-

About 2 feet high,  summer flowering,  red, blue or white.

Would appreciate some help.

Chris

Plant Protection - Fleece 'Hats'

OK thanks,   will keep it on,  especially as I'm lazy !

Thanks for your help !

Chris

Plant Protection - Fleece 'Hats'

The Rhodo has leaves.

The Hebe flowers in the autumn and is lovely ... the problem is that it has always been susceptible to intense cold and leaves and branches die ... this is unsightly although it doesn't kill the Hebe as it comes back.

Chris

Plant Protection - Fleece 'Hats'

A Hebe and a Rhodedendron

Chris

Plant Protection - Fleece 'Hats'

I have a couple of these fleece 'hats' to protect my more sensitive plants from frost.

Can I keep them on for the next few months without removing them from the plant of should they be removed periodically to give the plane a bit of sun / light ?

Thanks,

Chris

VIBURNUM TINUS 'EVE PRICE'

I had exactly the same problem.

I sprayed the bush with 'Provado' in May and then again in September (2011).   I only use Provado when I have to as its terribly strong (don't get it in your eyes).

The Viburnum bushes are now fine and there has been a huge boost in the leaves.

I haven't used the Provado any more ... once treated the beetles stayed away !

Hope this helps and good luck

Chris

Watering dormant plants in an unheated shed

Thanks

Chris

Clematis

Theres an old adage that says,  'Keep the roots damp and shaded and the leaves in the sun.'  They also have large roots and love a bit of compost !

Chris

Watering dormant plants in an unheated shed

Morning all,

I have an unheated shed in which I intend to overwinter pelargoniums and coreopsis.

Is there any rule of thumb for how often I should water them ?

Thanks,

Chris

Begonia looks odd !

OK ... I'll have to plant other things with it to disguise the bits I don't like then !

Its OK in a pot isnt it ?

Chris

Greenhouse tomatoes : Pollination

Cutting the top off raspberry canes

Pinching out Antirrinhums (Snap dragons)

Seedlings and 'true leaves'

Supporting plants

Looking for flowers to 'fill in' a border

Plant Protection - Fleece 'Hats'

Watering dormant plants in an unheated shed

Begonia looks odd !

Rhododendron : Dark irregular spots on leaves

Overwintering Regal Pelargoniums

Overwintering young delhinium plants

Carrot Problem

Non flowering : Lilac - In a pot

Dahlia : Emergency Resuscitation required