July 2023 news - new stock of shrubs , trees , grasses and bushes
Whilst we still have some summer bedding plants at Meynells – the height of planting season for them is now passing but we still have plenty of plants for your garden including large and small perennials.
New in this week we have a great selection of shrubs, grasses and fruit canes , grapevines as well as some lovely climbers such as Jasmine, Clematis and Passionflower and also some Wisteria – all locally grown and so suitable for our climate here in North Yorkshire
Some examples of the shrubs and plants we have in stock are :
Spiraea
A shrub with oval green leaves from spring until autumn that flowers with small pink flowers in mid summer – good for a mixed border or to form a low growing hedge – or it can also ben grown in large containers on a patio
Symphoricarpos
A low spreading deciduous shrub with small oval leaves and small white flowers followed by white berries which are great in the winter- it is easy to grow in most fertile soils and can form part of a hedge or shrub border
Salix Babylonica
An upright tree with twisted branches and twisted bright green leaves – it has yellow catkins in spring and flowers March – May – they can be grown in most soils and like a sunny position
Buddleia
A beautiful plant with lance shaped leaves and fragrant spears of flowers in summer that are great for attracting butterflies. Buddleia is an easy and fast-growing shrub, that will suit any garden where there is sun and well-drained soil.
There are larger and smaller varieties, good for borders and pots. Commonly known as the butterfly bush, the flower heads are full of nectar and are a magnet for many insects.
Flowers come in a wide range of colours including purple, blue, pink and white and even yellow. Flowers appear continuously for around four to six weeks in late summer.
Miscanthus
A graceful fountain grass with deep green and white leaves that produces striking silky like plumes in late summer
We also have in stock – autumn fruiting raspberry canes , blueberry bushes and a great selection of gorgeous roses – so plenty to be filling your garden with!
Tips for planting shrubs in your garden ( courtesy of Gardenersworld.com)
Container-grown shrubs can be planted at any time of year as long as the ground isn’t frozen, waterlogged or too dry.
Before you plant, dig over the whole border to at least one spade’s depth, removing all weeds, especially the roots of perennial ones. Then fork in lots of well-rotted garden compost, along with fertiliser, to get your shrub off to a good start.
Step 1
Water the plant thoroughly before planting, so plants in leaf take up plenty of water and stress is minimised. Dig a hole at least twice the width of the rootball and the same depth – possibly deeper for roses, so the knobbly graft union sits below soil level. Use a fork to break up the sides and base of the hole.
Step 2
Remove the shrub from its pot by placing one hand over the top of the rootball with your fingers spread around the base of the stem for support, then carefully pull off the pot with the other hand. If the pot is tightly packed with roots, it may be difficult to remove. Try tapping it against a hard surface, or cut it off.
Step 3
Roots that are spiralling around need to be gently teased out and straightened as much as possible, otherwise they’ll keep winding round once in the ground too and the plant will never thrive. Place the plant in the hole with the roots spread out and the top of the rootball level with the ground, possibly deeper for roses.
Step 4
Partly backfill around the roots with the excavated soil and firm gently to get rid of any air pockets, so the roots are in good contact with the soil. Then top up with more soil if necessary and firm down. Water in well and keep watered during dry spells next spring. Over winter, check the plant every month or so by giving it a gentle wiggle and firm in if it has been loosened by wind or frost.