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NOVEMBER PLANTING

Last post 04-11-2009 4:44 PM by NickR. 3 replies.

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  • 28/10/2009 06:48 PM
    • PATRICKB
    • 13 Jul 2009
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    i've been asked to suggest something for a garden in north london for november.Its got some spring bulbs in but  i was thinking of shrubs and perrrenials.Its very mild at the moment.Any thing that can easily put in from a garden centre
  • 29/10/2009 03:18 PM
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    • Obelix
    • Belgium
    • 24 Nov 2004
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    Anything hardy in a pot can be planted now, even if it's a perennial that's going dormant and about to hibernate.    It's a particularly good time to plant shrubs, roses and trees whether in pots or bare rooted.   

     

    Remember to soak pots thoroughly until no more air bubbles surface.  Bare rooted plants also need to soak in a bucket for an hour or so to rehydrate their roots.   All new plantings will benefit from some bonemeal in tehirplanting hole and on the soil used to backfill.  Water generously once planted.

    Obelix - Belgium
  • 29/10/2009 04:52 PM
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    Patrick, what did you have in mind?

     Do you want something to give interest in the garden in November, or just  planting stuff for next year?

    Cornus ( Dogwood) with the coloured bark look good all winter.But I'm not sure if this was what you meant.

     Now is a very good time for planting, while the ground is still warm.
  • 04/11/2009 04:44 PM
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    • NickR
    • Harrow, Middlesex
    • 05 Oct 2009
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    Hi Patrick,

    I agree with Silver Surfer, this time of year is an ideal time to plant many plants, and as Obelix correctly mentioned its perfect for planting up bare-rooted shrubs. I've just planted up some Roses, and although they don't look much right now because they've gone dormant, they will burst into life in spring when growth resumes :)

    Silver Surfer is right, Cornus is great for this time of year, I've also got some Schizostylus coccinea major (Kaffir Lily) which are slowly beginning to flower at the moment, these have intense scarlet red flowers, so I'm looking forward to seeing them in full flower!!

    Vinca minor is a great plant for winter-flowering, it has small bluish-coloured flowers and is great for ground cover. I'd also recommend Mahonia 'Lionel Fortescue' for amazing fragrant yellow flowers, and great architectural evergreen foliage, and also Anemone 'Konigin Charlotte' which has beautiful pink flowers.

    I hope this helps a little,

    Nick