Simba's Blog - Frosty Mornings & Sunny & Shady days

[Yorkshire Kris]

In a pot Kris..???

No, maybe it's a deceptive photo, the Polycarpa is in a pot, but the Vivax bamboo is most definately in the ground...

I think I need to go to specsavers!

[The Codfather]

I thought its was potted !!!

[cordyman]

love this area of your garden! great mix of plants very tropical

[JungleNuts]

Loving the selection of shade lovers ..... specially the Venustrum Nigrum .... is it really that verdant / acidic green colour ? Beautiful plant .....

[Simba]

Venustrum Nigrum .... is it really that verdant / acidic green colour ? Beautiful plant .....

Yes, it really is a bright limey sort of green, very eyecatching, and apparently nailed on hardy...

I got mine from Beth Chatto.
I bought one, and when I got to the car, I noticed greenfly in its pot and soil.
So I took it back to the shop, they told me to keep it and treat it, but gave me a second one incase the treatment failed......

[JungleNuts]

Excellent ! nothing like a good bargain

Beth Chatto .... just checked on the site and they have a fantastic collection of shade lovers etc .... maybe have a ride out there this weekend .... cheers Simba (though my wallet may not thank you !)

[Simba]

It can be a bit hit or miss at Beth's though JN....sometimes you could spend a fortune there, other times you'll struggle to spend a tenner..

But definately a good place for underplanting, shadies and perennials...

[Simba]

I just thought I'd post a couple of photos in praise of a selected few of my Trachycarpus palms..

Todd's Fortuneii


Naini Tal - boot sale bargain


Recovering Latisectus


Princeps


Waggie


Villaggio Verde Fortuneii


Fortuneii between two Waggies

[Trudytropics]

Hey Simba, its all looking really lush, I am in no way jealous . I think your black painted fences are a stroke of genius, they make the plant colours pop, yours looks like a very tranquil garden, brilliant work .
Regards Trudy

[Markby]

Totally agree about the black fences - really makes the plants sing out. Great collection Simba, and a very thoughtfully landscaped garden.

[Simba]

Another couple of Trachycarpus that I forgot to snap yesterday..

Baby Waggie - £3 quid boot sale bargain


Scruffy Trachycarpus - B&Q £10 quid special

[dino]

Your garden must be bursting at the seams

[The Codfather]

£3 waggie....I would of bought the lot.

[Simba]

I did. The above Waggie was the lot...

Oh apart from the Naini Tal above, which was also £3 at the boot sale.

[The Codfather]

No way, that as well !