Plants in Spain??
Jun 4th 2007 | 4:57 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
I haven't had time to read the entire thread, and I am so sorry for hijacking it back to it's original title, but I would be grateful if some kind green fingered person could tell me what plants to grow in a pot on a poolside patio that will keep insects away; and that smells good to us humans.
I know I saw something about this on one of the handy-andy type programs some time ago, but never made a note of what was required.
All help appreciated.
I know I saw something about this on one of the handy-andy type programs some time ago, but never made a note of what was required.
All help appreciated.
Eucalyptus is grown close to stables in the middle east to keep flies away from the horses.
Sage, Thyme, Santolina, Tansy (may not like Spain but try it), Artemisia, Pyrethrum (used as a fly repellent anyway).
Hope that gets you started.
Jun 4th 2007 | 5:04 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
I'll be trying some of those. Dunno about eucalyptus, though. Don't want too many stray koalas in the garden.
Jun 4th 2007 | 5:05 am
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Jul 12th 2007 | 4:56 am
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Just to let you all know, there is another part to the list in the pipeline, edible plants you grow this time.
Jul 12th 2007 | 5:09 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
Don't grow eucalyptus by a pool!!! The roots are water seeking and could eventually come through the sides..... I was advised similarly against planting bamboo too near a pool.
Plants I thought would be commonplace in Spanish Garden Centres but aren't:
Choisya
Philadelphus
Fuchsia
Cistus
Cytisus Battandieri
Ceanothus
Carpenteria (rare in Britain too).
The square in Medina has beautiful small leaved ficus trained as standards...I thought they would have been susceptible to low winter temperatures... anyone had any luck growing them outdoors??
Plants I thought would be commonplace in Spanish Garden Centres but aren't:
Choisya
Philadelphus
Fuchsia
Cistus
Cytisus Battandieri
Ceanothus
Carpenteria (rare in Britain too).
The square in Medina has beautiful small leaved ficus trained as standards...I thought they would have been susceptible to low winter temperatures... anyone had any luck growing them outdoors??
Jul 12th 2007 | 5:13 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
Don't grow eucalyptus by a pool!!! The roots are water seeking and could eventually come through the sides..... I was advised similarly against planting bamboo too near a pool.
Plants I thought would be commonplace in Spanish Garden Centres but aren't:
Choisya
Philadelphus
Fuchsia
Cistus
Cytisus Battandieri
Ceanothus
Carpenteria (rare in Britain too).
The square in Medina has beautiful small leaved ficus trained as standards...I thought they would have been susceptible to low winter temperatures... anyone had any luck growing them outdoors??
Plants I thought would be commonplace in Spanish Garden Centres but aren't:
Choisya
Philadelphus
Fuchsia
Cistus
Cytisus Battandieri
Ceanothus
Carpenteria (rare in Britain too).
The square in Medina has beautiful small leaved ficus trained as standards...I thought they would have been susceptible to low winter temperatures... anyone had any luck growing them outdoors??
Jul 12th 2007 | 5:32 am
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Jul 12th 2007 | 5:35 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
PL you are talking about the shrub not the palm aren't you?
Jul 12th 2007 | 8:17 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
Tulips are Annie´s favourits. Can they grow in Spain? Never seen em here.
Jul 12th 2007 | 9:19 pm
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[QUOTE=rugbymatt;5046071]PL you are talking about the shrub not the palm aren't you?[/QUOT
Yep.... Carpenteria Californica. If you can find them reasonably priced in a UK mail order that would be great. I have seen them once in England and they were an arm and a leg. My Cytisus Batt travelled over very well and is now very healthyand growing well.....that nicely seasoned growth wil produce the pineapple scented flowers next year, I hope. I was surprised never to see it in the viveros as it is of Moroccan origin, but I guess that's because most of the plants seem to be imported from Holland.
Yep.... Carpenteria Californica. If you can find them reasonably priced in a UK mail order that would be great. I have seen them once in England and they were an arm and a leg. My Cytisus Batt travelled over very well and is now very healthyand growing well.....that nicely seasoned growth wil produce the pineapple scented flowers next year, I hope. I was surprised never to see it in the viveros as it is of Moroccan origin, but I guess that's because most of the plants seem to be imported from Holland.
Jul 12th 2007 | 11:52 pm
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Re: Plants in Spain??
I know you can buy seeds over the internet without problem but are you allowed to bring in live plants? Obviously you can hide them away but just wondered what the rules were.
There are lots of plants I would love to grow here but cannot find, Cytissus Battanderi being one of them, I love it too.
Yvonne
There are lots of plants I would love to grow here but cannot find, Cytissus Battanderi being one of them, I love it too.
Yvonne
Jul 13th 2007 | 12:11 am
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Re: Plants in Spain??
One of the most successful and beautiful plants I have bought locally is Carissa Grandiflora, you can see info about it here
I have had mine about two years now and it is seems to put up with anything, drought, wet, strong winds and still looks beautiful, the perfect plant for this climate.
It has leathery evergreen leaves and the flowers are very fragrant especially in the evening, you can arrive home late at night and the air is scented with its fragrance.
I have been trying to propagate it but no luck so far.
Yvonne
I have had mine about two years now and it is seems to put up with anything, drought, wet, strong winds and still looks beautiful, the perfect plant for this climate.
It has leathery evergreen leaves and the flowers are very fragrant especially in the evening, you can arrive home late at night and the air is scented with its fragrance.
I have been trying to propagate it but no luck so far.
Yvonne
Jul 13th 2007 | 12:24 am
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One of the most successful and beautiful plants I have bought locally is Carissa Grandiflora, you can see info about it here
I have had mine about two years now and it is seems to put up with anything, drought, wet, strong winds and still looks beautiful, the perfect plant for this climate.
It has leathery evergreen leaves and the flowers are very fragrant especially in the evening, you can arrive home late at night and the air is scented with its fragrance.
I have been trying to propagate it but no luck so far.
Yvonne
I have had mine about two years now and it is seems to put up with anything, drought, wet, strong winds and still looks beautiful, the perfect plant for this climate.
It has leathery evergreen leaves and the flowers are very fragrant especially in the evening, you can arrive home late at night and the air is scented with its fragrance.
I have been trying to propagate it but no luck so far.
Yvonne
How are you trying to propagate it?
