I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.

Requirements a
1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it will
be planted.
3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North facing
and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
6) Must be fully hardy.
7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
8) Moist soil.

Any ideas?

Andrew

"Andrew Thomson" wrote in message
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I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.

Requirements a
1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it
will
be planted.
3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North
facing
and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
6) Must be fully hardy.
7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
8) Moist soil.

Any ideas?

Andrew

Toad lily?
Daphne ??
Not sure!

Berberis seem to do well in most places and there's plenty of choice of
sizes but beware of the PRICKLES


"Zizz" wrote in message
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: "Andrew Thomson" wrote in message
: .. .
: I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
: last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.
:
: Requirements a
: 1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
: 2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it
: will
: be planted.
: 3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North
: facing
: and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
: 4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
: 5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
: 6) Must be fully hardy.
: 7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
: 8) Moist soil.
:
: Any ideas?
:
: Andrew
:
: Toad lily?
: Daphne ??
: Not sure!
:
:

"Zizz" wrote in message
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"Andrew Thomson" wrote in message
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I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.

Requirements a
1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it
will
be planted.
3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North
facing
and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
6) Must be fully hardy.
7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
8) Moist soil.

Any ideas?

Andrew

Toad lily?
Daphne ??
Not sure!



Toad lily might be good. About the right size. Thanks!

I have a space in my small (2m x 1.5m) front garden that I've left until
last, mainly because I can't find a good plant to put in there.

Requirements a
1) Approx 1m in height, no higher.
2) Not much spread - there is a stepping stone about 30cm from where it will
be planted.
3) Good in shade. This part of the garden receives little sun. North facing
and only gets perhaps 1 hr sun in the evening.
4) Garden colours are reds, purples, pinks and whites so must fit in.
5) Flower-bearing. Nice smell preferable but not essential.
6) Must be fully hardy.
7) It is to be planted beside an 80cm high brick wall.
8) Moist soil.

Any ideas?

Andrew


I suggest:
Primula Wanda (flowers pinky/purple) about 4 inches high, flowers prolifically in
shade, spring flowering (ours look marvellous at the moment - I can email you a
photo if you like).
Astilbie, 2 foot high, flowers pink through to red. Summer flowering.
--
Drakanthus.


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