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[jevs]

Ooh, I think I wet me knickers looking at those piccies!
How sad but my missus says I'm like a kid in a sweet shop around palms!

Used to have spectacular Kentia palms but lots of others but Caryota was on of the best...Fishtail palm. Loved it.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Which palms do you keep?

I grow most in pots, but the last 10 years a few have gone in the ground
Trachycarpus fortunei, wagnerianus, latisectus, princeps, princeps hybrid, kumoan, nainti tal, nova and a.n.other, can't remember the name!
chamaerops humilis, cerifera, vulcano, microcarpa
trithrinax schitzophylla, campestris
chamaedorea radicalis
seedlings of brahea edulis and phoenix dactylifera one germinated bismarckia
Yep, that's it I think. Lost a load of less hardy ones during 2009-10 winter
edit
I forgot my jubaea chilensis! One of my favourites and I forgot it
It's still small, won't form a notable trunk in my lifetime and has been in the ground for four years. Gives me two fronds a year

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Used to have spectacular Kentia palms but lots of others but Caryota was on of the best...Fishtail palm. Loved it.

Lot of dead wood to get rid of after flowering though

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I grow most in pots, but the last 10 years a few have gone in the ground
Trachycarpus fortunei, wagnerianus, latisectus, princeps, princeps hybrid, kumoan, nainti tal, nova and a.n.other, can't remember the name!
chamaerops humilis, cerifera, vulcano, microcarpa
trithrinax schitzophylla, campestris
chamaedorea radicalis
seedlings of brahea edulis and phoenix dactylifera one germinated bismarckia
Yep, that's it I think. Lost a load of less hardy ones during 2009-10 winter

Great collection!

I have loads of Trachies but only 3 varieties, the species version (although I am not sure there are any pure plants left!) a lovely Waggy and a 'Takil'. I killed a lovely martianus (sp?) once. I also have some Chamaerops but only the common one a small Jubaea chilensis and a largish Butia capitata. I have killed several Phoenix and Washies.

I hope that Trithrinax is well away from the path! They are blinking vicious!

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Great collection!

I have loads of Trachies but only 3 varieties, the species version (although I am not sure there are any pure plants left!) a lovely Waggy and a 'Takil'. I killed a lovely martianus (sp?) once. I also have some Chamaerops but only the common one a small Jubaea chilensis and a largish Butia capitata. I have killed several Phoenix and Washies.

I hope that Trithrinax is well away from the path! They are blinking vicious!

That's the missing trachy, takil. I might still have a martianus but not sure!
I've lost countless washies and CIDP's as well a p. theothrastii. Add sabal, livistona, rhapidophyllum and serenoa to that list and a very small nannorhops. I keep meaning to get some sort of butia, but it'll have to wait until next year....I spent all my pocket money on some bananas and cyatheas
I have the pock marks to show for handling needle palms!

 

[Jack Straw]

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Ah, the days when you swept paths with a broom and composted the little heap you collected, not like now when you blast everything somewhere else with a f****** blower!

 

[Jack Straw]

Used to have spectacular Kentia palms but lots of others but Caryota was on of the best...Fishtail palm. Loved it.

I grow most in pots, but the last 10 years a few have gone in the ground
Trachycarpus fortunei, wagnerianus, latisectus, princeps, princeps hybrid, kumoan, nainti tal, nova and a.n.other, can't remember the name!
chamaerops humilis, cerifera, vulcano, microcarpa
trithrinax schitzophylla, campestris
chamaedorea radicalis
seedlings of brahea edulis and phoenix dactylifera one germinated bismarckia
Yep, that's it I think. Lost a load of less hardy ones during 2009-10 winter
edit
I forgot my jubaea chilensis! One of my favourites and I forgot it
It's still small, won't form a notable trunk in my lifetime and has been in the ground for four years. Gives me two fronds a year

Great collection!

I have loads of Trachies but only 3 varieties, the species version (although I am not sure there are any pure plants left!) a lovely Waggy and a 'Takil'. I killed a lovely martianus (sp?) once. I also have some Chamaerops but only the common one a small Jubaea chilensis and a largish Butia capitata. I have killed several Phoenix and Washies.

I hope that Trithrinax is well away from the path! They are blinking vicious!

That's the missing trachy, takil. I might still have a martianus but not sure!
I've lost countless washies and CIDP's as well a p. theothrastii. Add sabal, livistona, rhapidophyllum and serenoa to that list and a very small nannorhops. I keep meaning to get some sort of butia, but it'll have to wait until next year....I spent all my pocket money on some bananas and cyatheas
I have the pock marks to show for handling needle palms!

There's some amazing specialist knowledge here.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Glad to have promoted such a splendid discussion of exotic plants.

Seems that Mrs G and I stuffed up quite badly with our choice of something pretty to grow up the fence. Back to the drawing board on that front. Bougainvillia can stay in pot on patio and be enjoyed for as long as it lasts.

 

[Stat Brother]

There's some amazing specialist knowledge here.

It's good to let the little ones have a run about.

They'll sleep well tonight.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Can a member of the panel please help with a question about this plant purchased today?

In the shop a quick glance at the label suggested this would climb up a fence if planted in the ground but having looked at it now I’m not sure that is what it’s meant for.... it has been trained around wire framework and is described as a “19cm pot”. Should I leave it in the pot or will it go

well up against a fence (fnarr, fnarr)...?

I've now got eight of these beauties on the go. Most of them are in big pots on my deck, with a couple in the ground in the front garden. In the UK I would suggest either plat in a big pot that you can move under cover or protect in winter, or plant against a south facing wall. DO NOT over water or they produce leaves in abundance at the expense of colour bracts/flowers. Mine are just going into winter mode right now but produced a non stop display of yellow/white/pink/orange/red all summer long. They are not true climbers but can be trained to grow up a trellis or fence.

 

[wellquickwoody]

I grow most in pots, but the last 10 years a few have gone in the ground
Trachycarpus fortunei, wagnerianus, latisectus, princeps, princeps hybrid, kumoan, nainti tal, nova and a.n.other, can't remember the name!
chamaerops humilis, cerifera, vulcano, microcarpa
trithrinax schitzophylla, campestris
chamaedorea radicalis
seedlings of brahea edulis and phoenix dactylifera one germinated bismarckia
Yep, that's it I think. Lost a load of less hardy ones during 2009-10 winter
edit
I forgot my jubaea chilensis! One of my favourites and I forgot it
It's still small, won't form a notable trunk in my lifetime and has been in the ground for four years. Gives me two fronds a year

Great selection, once I get to QLD in a few years I cannot wait to start growing Cyrtostachys renda

 

[Jack Straw]

It's good to let the little ones have a run about.

They'll sleep well tonight.

You're in the running for Gardeners' Players' Player of the Year if you keep up your current form!

 

[Moshe Gariani]

I've now got eight of these beauties on the go. Most of them are in big pots on my deck, with a couple in the ground in the front garden. In the UK I would suggest either plat in a big pot that you can move under cover or protect in winter, or plant against a south facing wall. DO NOT over water or they produce leaves in abundance at the expense of colour bracts/flowers. Mine are just going into winter mode right now but produced a non stop display of yellow/white/pink/orange/red all summer long. They are not true climbers but can be trained to grow up a trellis or fence.

Thanks very much for this.

Can you see from my photo the size of my plant and the way it has been wrapped round two little metal arches...? I can’t really see how it is going to grow any bigger unless I unwrap it. How big is it meant to grow? As it won’t survive the winter then I can’t trail it up the fence....

I’m a bit confused as to what to do with it.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Will bougainvillea survive the winter in Eastbourne if in a large pot and trailed against a south facing fence?

 

[wellquickwoody]

Thanks very much for this.

Can you see from my photo the size of my plant and the way it has been wrapped round two little metal arches...? I can’t really see how it is going to grow any bigger unless I unwrap it. How big is it meant to grow? As it won’t survive the winter then I can’t trail it up the fence....

I’m a bit confused as to what to do with it.

Will bougainvillea survive the winter in Eastbourne if in a large pot and trailed against a south facing fence?

Mine are up to six feet tall/long. Surviving the winter will be a lottery. I had a pink one just like your when I lived in Hove, it survived the first winter and grew to about 4 feet tall and flowered reasonably. The following winter included a prolonged cold snap including snow and the plant did not make it. South facing is good in the UK, straw on/in/around the pot will increase the chances, moving it under cover to protect from frost too. But a bad winter will kill it.

You are in early summer. I would untie it from its current support, place in whatever position you choose, then add a framework and tie the plant in. I would go for it, water sparingly but feed at the same time, the rewards are great. Then in November either add straw and fleece and cross your fingers, or move it undercover. If I recall correctly, in Greece where it can get cold in winter, the roots/ pot were often inside but the branches and growth were outside. You will need a particularly non fuel efficient home to do this!

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Will bougainvillea survive the winter in Eastbourne if in a large pot and trailed against a south facing fence?

May do if as [MENTION=7631]wellquickwoody[/MENTION] states the winter is not too inclement. If you are close to the sea, I mean really close, that could be crucial.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Great selection, once I get to QLD in a few years I cannot wait to start growing Cyrtostachys renda

What a stunning palm! No wonder you want to grow it. The stems look almost like bamboo culms.

 

[Jack Straw]

What a stunnig palm! No wonder you want to grow it. The stems look almost like bamboo culms.

My thoughts exactly. That red colour is gorgeous.
PS Have you got a cold!

 

[Jack Straw]

What a stunning palm! No wonder you want to grow it. The stems look almost like bamboo culms.

Glad to see your cold has cleared up!

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Mine are up to six feet tall/long. Surviving the winter will be a lottery. I had a pink one just like your when I lived in Hove, it survived the first winter and grew to about 4 feet tall and flowered reasonably. The following winter included a prolonged cold snap including snow and the plant did not make it. South facing is good in the UK, straw on/in/around the pot will increase the chances, moving it under cover to protect from frost too. But a bad winter will kill it.

You are in early summer. I would untie it from its current support, place in whatever position you choose, then add a framework and tie the plant in. I would go for it, water sparingly but feed at the same time, the rewards are great. Then in November either add straw and fleece and cross your fingers, or move it undercover. If I recall correctly, in Greece where it can get cold in winter, the roots/ pot were often inside but the branches and growth were outside. You will need a particularly non fuel efficient home to do this!

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks.


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