Novice garden / plants advice

Floridatilly · 7 Jun 20, 09:42 AM

I am looking for pretty, easy care plant/bush etc that last years. Grow to about 4 - 6ft maximum.
I am totally clueless so any plants/shrubs that you recommend will be greatly appreciated.
They are for a border in my back garden. I want something colourful not just green.
Thank you.

disney20042012 · 7 Jun 20, 09:54 AM

For a sunny area try this Ceanothus � delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'. This variety is smaller than most Ceanothus and has lovely blue flowers, best if all it is evergreen so looks good all year round. Make sure you check to get this variety though as some other types can grow up to 4m.

Is the back of the border sunny, part sun or shade ?

Floridatilly · 7 Jun 20, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by disney20042012

For a sunny area try this Ceanothus � delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'. This variety is smaller than most Ceanothus and has lovely blue flowers, best if all it is evergreen so looks good all year round. Make sure you check to get this variety though as some other types can grow up to 4m.

Is the back of the border sunny, part sun or shade ?

It is in the sun most of the day. 👍🏻

liz-paul · 7 Jun 20, 11:12 AM

I am not a gardener by a long stretch but we've had a couple of fuchsia bushes in each of our gardens over the last years that have done well with minimal care (some watering, occasional pruning and weeding). They are very pretty. Not sure how big they grow though.

ERICSMUM · 7 Jun 20, 12:09 PM

Choisya, Sundance. An evergreen shrub with white fragrant flowers Late spring / early summer.
gardenia/plant/chois...-lich-sundance

Floridatilly · 7 Jun 20, 01:22 PM

I have got them all on my list 👍🏻
Thank you! I am hoping to go to a couple of garden centres today or tomorrow, fingers crossed they have what i want lol

marypoppins38 · 7 Jun 20, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

I have got them all on my list 👍🏻
Thank you! I am hoping to go to a couple of garden centres today or tomorrow, fingers crossed they have what i want lol

If you go to Pimbo Garden Centre and ask for their advice they are incredibly helpful and lovely. The plants from there are really healthy too and are a good price. They were fantastic when we were renovating our garden and picked out for us exactly what we would need.

7 Jun 20, 11:12 AM	#4
	7 Jun 20, 11:12 AM liz-paul Very Serious Dibber
liz-paul Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Sep 15 Location: Northern Ireland	I am not a gardener by a long stretch but we've had a couple of fuchsia bushes in each of our gardens over the last years that have done well with minimal care (some watering, occasional pruning and weeding). They are very pretty. Not sure how big they grow though.