Property News · July 30, 2016

Ask Alys Fowler: my mother can see only white flowers. What should I plant?


Try a white flowering rose of Sharon or buddleja, says Alys FowlerMy mother has become severely sight-impaired and can see only white flowers well. What white or very pale flowering shrubs could we plant that will establish quickly (she is 81)? She has clay soil, some of it very dry, and a mixture of sunny and partially shaded beds.In the sunny bit, try planting a white flowering rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’. This is a pure white, double form of hibiscus and in full sun it is very fast-growing, particularly if you dig in some compost. It’s pretty unfussy about its soil as long as it’s free-draining. The flowers stand up well to wind and rain, which is a bonus. The plants are not cheap: expect to pay between £15 and £20 for a three-litre pot. Related: Ask Alys Fowler: does my antirrhinum have rust? Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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