Hi, I’m after Kalmia Latifolia Clementine Churchill. Any pointers would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Hello Stuart
I no longer require this plant, but thank you for the offer. The gardening season ahead is fast approaching, cant wait to get stuck in.
Alistair
Hello Alistair
The reason for contacting you was you once mentioned when you moved to Fife you were possibly looking for Celmisia plants.I also live in Fife and if you still want some plants I can help you.
Regards Stuart
Hello Stuart, over the years a few of my visitors have enquired as to where they can purchase this plant.
I noticed some time back you were looking for Celmisia .
Are you still looking ?
Yes, go ahead, you are very welcome
Alistair
Hello Alistair,
We run a small family nursery called Dancing Oaks here in Oregon and appreciate your blog. You weave together beautiful pictures with informative, engaging stories. We wondered if you’d generously allow us to use a couple of photos of your Lonivera henryi to display the color of the flower? It’s such a gorgeous, reliable plant that more people deserve in their gardens. We keep forgetting to get a photo ourselves as it’s at the height of our busy season. We would of course link to your website and give you full credit for the photos.
Hope you are able to spend some time in the garden this time of the year,
Kind regards,
DO Staff
Dear Alistair,
I’m in Aberdeen. Just moved to the Midstocket area from Peterculter. I came across a green plant growing by a stream on Christmas Day.
It’s rather important that I know what it’s name is, and something about it’s life.
How can I send you a photo of it to you please?
Thanks.
Nisha. AppleAniseedArts.Nisha@gmail.com
Clematis Montana is the most Vigoris climber I know. A planter 50cm diameter and about the same depth should work well. I dpnt know precisely how long it will take to cover the area.
Hi
Would a montana reubans or grandiflora survive in a pot or even thrive? Also wondering what size plant to purchase to cover a wall next year. Looked at grandiflora but warned its too big. I lije colour though. What size pot to purchase, would 2 year old plant grow fast and is 35 litre big enough container . Any information gratefully recirived. Like wilsonii, elizabeth, tetrarose and almandii too
They are all hardy shrubs in Sharon, Even in Aberdeen, which is much further North. I would avoid Barnsley as it can be a bit temperamental. Do make sure you order a shrub and not the annual plants.
Hi – I live in Sussex & my sister (who lives in Dumfries) greatly admired by Lavatera when visiting back in May/June – it is her birthday this month & thought I would surprise her with a Lavatera but am mindful of the difference in temperatures where we both live.
Can you recommend a suitable Lavatera for northern climate please and whether there are nurseries where I can purchase a plant for delivery to her address please
Many thanks
Hello Sheelagh, such a responsibility. Ericaceous compost is a mus for Heather and they do really like a sunny position. Here is a link to great information.https://horticulture.co.uk/heathers/containers/
Just returned from Isle of Harris (Sept 10th) after scattering my parents ashes. I brought a small piece of heather with I hope roots in a small amount of soil.
I am desperate to try to keep this small piece growing as I will never be able to return. I live in West London have a very small garden which faces North
So not a great deal of sun. Thinking to grow in a pot initially. I would be grateful for any help. Thank you.
Hello Troy, I had this Rose many years ago. I dont sell plants, A Google search should give you options to mail order
Hi
I am looking to get a rose called Rosa Adam Messerich.
I was hoping you could supply it.
Thanks.
Troy Weston
You’ve got me there, Carole. I guess it’s like myself and suffering old age.
First time I have seen your Gardening pages, very encouraging.
I have gardened for 60 years, always on sandy soil.
Just an hour ago I discovered my Skimmia has white ‘lardy’ looking growths on the oldest wood. Cannot find out what it is.
The plant is very old and low growing, probably a cutting from another plant.
I appreciate Skimmia because they are little trouble and help to provide the green element all year round.
Any advice will be welcome.
Sorry, I dont sell plants
Where can I buy Celmesia plants?
Hello Karen, 40/45 cm is perfect, 30cm is a bit too shallow 38/40 is good.
Good morning. I have read that a 40/45cm pot would be good for Sambuca Black lace.
However, how DEEP should the pot be?
Is 40cm depth too shallow?
Thank you
Hello Fiona
Aucuba, spotted Laurel dislike a sunny position, they will never flourish. In fact they are one of the few shrubs that can cope with deep shade.
Hi Alastair, we moved into our house in January 2022. The previous owner had planted several of these Japanese/Spotted Laurels at the front of the house as hedging . We get full sun there from early in the morning. They haven’t grown more than a couple of inches in that time. In fact, one of them doesn’t look any bigger now than when we first moved in. Have you any advice you can give? We do not water them ourselves, we just rely on rainwater which has been plentiful over the last year.
Hello James, Perhaps as it is not an evergreen plant it simply hasn’t started opening its leaves yet. Give it a while longer.
Hi
You’re the only gardener/ reference I can find on my Berberis Ottowensis which I fear is dying. We had flowers ( i think) & lovely berries last year which along with my Honeysuckle, I’d hoped would attract birds. As yet, no luck. Can I send a photo? You may tell if it should be replaced. & yes, even a Giraffe would have a problem with these thorns!
I am ordering online or by phone to deleiver to my friend in Strathkiness who has been ill. How can I order these please. I would like to order some in a vase which I imagine you don’t do but wondered if I could have bulbs delivered please
Hey friends, it’s been too long! I hope everything is doing great at aberdeengardening.co.uk.
Although we haven’t been in touch recently, I constantly keep you in mind when I find a deal, and this could be the best one yet, I’ve come across, for quality DIY greenhouses.
I would like to purchase a quantity of Helen Harms begonias. I had some many years ago but cannot seem to be able to purchase them, now known as Lemon Drops?
Thank you, I will make good use of the logo.
Hello! We have featured you on our website for many years, but just recently created logos that can be used by the BEST OF SCOTLAND winners. You will find the download page here and you are welcome use the logo as you wish. Thanks again for a great website, it a real joy to visit. – Bruce.Scot
2010, such a long time ago. I probably did not give it the justice it deserves. Fantastic rose.
Hello Alistair, I read with great interest your 2010 article on Rose de Rescht. Everything you have written about its scent and disease resistance sounds very encouraging to me and I am very tempted to get one. I am based in Hertfordshire, UK. Now that it is 2023, I’m wondering if you have any further comments regarding your experience of Rose de Rescht. Thank you.
Really not sure Wendy, I haven’t had this plant in the garden for such a long time.
I am interested in Celmisia semicordata and wondered if you knew where I could purchase plant ir seeds. Many thanks.
Spring sowing is best, March to early May. You could try sowing some of them now just to see how it goes.
Hi.
I have bought some Striatum seeds today and wondered if you would give information on getting them germinating unless it’s too late this year, and care please ? The seller did stipulate that there would not be instructions included with them. It’s 13th June 2023 now so I would say it’s a bit late in the year. Central England location. Thanks.
Not able to do this Dinah. How’s about going to the garden centre with a pair of secateurs.
Hi, I lost all my Hebe Autumn Glory plants this winter. I had them for over 30 years but alas they are all dead. Could you please send me some cuttings which I am willing to pay for.?
Hello from across the pond. I stumbled into this site looking at pictures of Katharine Hodgkins irises, and I have to say it is quite extensive. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this catalog, and happy gardening!
I just searched Google, sorry, not so easy to find at the moment.
I’m trying to get hold of Celmisia coriacea and Celmisia spectabilis and having no luck. Do you know anywhere that stocks them? Any help much appreciated.
Yes, keen to find out more Rose
Hi Alistair,
My name is Rose from the blog team at Suttons.
I just thought I’d let you know that over on Suttons blog, we’re going to highlight some of your gardening advice as part of our upcoming summer-flowering bulbs article.
To make sure you’re happy with our write-up, mind dropping me a line at blog@suttons.co.uk? – we can talk more about the article there.
All the best,
Rose
Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline as I don’t think guest posts fit in with my site.
Hi there,
Shannon here, brand manager of Blue Jay Irrigation.
I’m reaching out to check if you are accepting new guest bloggers on aberdeengardening.co.uk
We are trying to establish ourselves as a helpful, trustworthy brand and we know that the best way to do that is through quality content. We have already been featured in respectable publications like https://www.insider.com/guides/home/best-lawn-mower, https://www.yourgreenpal.com/blog/the-complete-guide-for-deerproofing-your-landscape, and https://www.gardeningetc.com/us/advice/when-to-blow-out-sprinklers just to name a few.
If you do publish content from guest authors, I would love an opportunity to be one of them and continue our streak of publications to relevant sites in the industry.
Here are some topics that I brainstormed for your site:
X Things You Should Never Do When Buying a Home
X Ways To Make Your Home More Eco-friendly
Top X Gardening Tips for Beginners
X Types of Home Irrigation Systems That Work Most
X Cheapest Ways to Build a House in 2023
I don’t mind discussing additional topics if you don’t think that these are a good fit.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Almost everything that grows in the south will grow in Aberdeen, Half hardy fuchsias and pelargoniums won’t come through the Winter but will still give a good show in Summer, hardy geraniums of course will thrive. Our Aberdeen Garden
My husband and I are hoping to relocate to the Aberdeen area. Coming from the south geraniums, fushias and lavender are firm favourites, so I was wondering how these fair further north. When looking at houses online we have noticed a distinct lack of flowers and plants in gardens and were curious about why?
Joy, Aw, never picked up on that email.
Hello Alistair ! … I sent you quite a long email speaking about the grief of losing a beautiful furry companion.
Actually it was a long emotional talk of how John and I got through that period and how much we love our girls and what they have done for us .
I am wondering if you got it at all ? I sent it about two days ago … just explaining what we went through and how we ended up with our two girls ..
Sorry, unable to help with this.
Hi, I’m after Kalmia Latifolia Clementine Churchill. Any pointers would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Hello Stuart
I no longer require this plant, but thank you for the offer. The gardening season ahead is fast approaching, cant wait to get stuck in.
Alistair
Hello Alistair
The reason for contacting you was you once mentioned when you moved to Fife you were possibly looking for Celmisia plants.I also live in Fife and if you still want some plants I can help you.
Regards Stuart
Hello Stuart, over the years a few of my visitors have enquired as to where they can purchase this plant.
I noticed some time back you were looking for Celmisia .
Are you still looking ?
Yes, go ahead, you are very welcome
Alistair
Hello Alistair,
We run a small family nursery called Dancing Oaks here in Oregon and appreciate your blog. You weave together beautiful pictures with informative, engaging stories. We wondered if you’d generously allow us to use a couple of photos of your Lonivera henryi to display the color of the flower? It’s such a gorgeous, reliable plant that more people deserve in their gardens. We keep forgetting to get a photo ourselves as it’s at the height of our busy season. We would of course link to your website and give you full credit for the photos.
https://www.aberdeengardening.co.uk/2014/08/evergreen-honeysuckle-lonicera-henryi/
Hope you are able to spend some time in the garden this time of the year,
Kind regards,
DO Staff
Dear Alistair,
I’m in Aberdeen. Just moved to the Midstocket area from Peterculter. I came across a green plant growing by a stream on Christmas Day.
It’s rather important that I know what it’s name is, and something about it’s life.
How can I send you a photo of it to you please?
Thanks.
Nisha.
AppleAniseedArts.Nisha@gmail.com
Clematis Montana is the most Vigoris climber I know. A planter 50cm diameter and about the same depth should work well. I dpnt know precisely how long it will take to cover the area.
Hi
Would a montana reubans or grandiflora survive in a pot or even thrive? Also wondering what size plant to purchase to cover a wall next year. Looked at grandiflora but warned its too big. I lije colour though. What size pot to purchase, would 2 year old plant grow fast and is 35 litre big enough container . Any information gratefully recirived. Like wilsonii, elizabeth, tetrarose and almandii too
They are all hardy shrubs in Sharon, Even in Aberdeen, which is much further North. I would avoid Barnsley as it can be a bit temperamental. Do make sure you order a shrub and not the annual plants.
Hi – I live in Sussex & my sister (who lives in Dumfries) greatly admired by Lavatera when visiting back in May/June – it is her birthday this month & thought I would surprise her with a Lavatera but am mindful of the difference in temperatures where we both live.
Can you recommend a suitable Lavatera for northern climate please and whether there are nurseries where I can purchase a plant for delivery to her address please
Many thanks
Hello Sheelagh, such a responsibility. Ericaceous compost is a mus for Heather and they do really like a sunny position. Here is a link to great information. https://horticulture.co.uk/heathers/containers/
Just returned from Isle of Harris (Sept 10th) after scattering my parents ashes. I brought a small piece of heather with I hope roots in a small amount of soil.
I am desperate to try to keep this small piece growing as I will never be able to return. I live in West London have a very small garden which faces North
So not a great deal of sun. Thinking to grow in a pot initially. I would be grateful for any help. Thank you.
Hello Troy, I had this Rose many years ago. I dont sell plants, A Google search should give you options to mail order
Hi
I am looking to get a rose called Rosa Adam Messerich.
I was hoping you could supply it.
Thanks.
Troy Weston
You’ve got me there, Carole. I guess it’s like myself and suffering old age.
First time I have seen your Gardening pages, very encouraging.
I have gardened for 60 years, always on sandy soil.
Just an hour ago I discovered my Skimmia has white ‘lardy’ looking growths on the oldest wood. Cannot find out what it is.
The plant is very old and low growing, probably a cutting from another plant.
I appreciate Skimmia because they are little trouble and help to provide the green element all year round.
Any advice will be welcome.
Sorry, I dont sell plants
Where can I buy Celmesia plants?
Hello Karen, 40/45 cm is perfect, 30cm is a bit too shallow 38/40 is good.
Good morning. I have read that a 40/45cm pot would be good for Sambuca Black lace.
However, how DEEP should the pot be?
Is 40cm depth too shallow?
Thank you
Hello Fiona
Aucuba, spotted Laurel dislike a sunny position, they will never flourish. In fact they are one of the few shrubs that can cope with deep shade.
Hi Alastair, we moved into our house in January 2022. The previous owner had planted several of these Japanese/Spotted Laurels at the front of the house as hedging . We get full sun there from early in the morning. They haven’t grown more than a couple of inches in that time. In fact, one of them doesn’t look any bigger now than when we first moved in. Have you any advice you can give? We do not water them ourselves, we just rely on rainwater which has been plentiful over the last year.
Hello James, Perhaps as it is not an evergreen plant it simply hasn’t started opening its leaves yet. Give it a while longer.
Hi
You’re the only gardener/ reference I can find on my Berberis Ottowensis which I fear is dying. We had flowers ( i think) & lovely berries last year which along with my Honeysuckle, I’d hoped would attract birds. As yet, no luck. Can I send a photo? You may tell if it should be replaced. & yes, even a Giraffe would have a problem with these thorns!
I am ordering online or by phone to deleiver to my friend in Strathkiness who has been ill. How can I order these please. I would like to order some in a vase which I imagine you don’t do but wondered if I could have bulbs delivered please
Hey friends, it’s been too long! I hope everything is doing great at aberdeengardening.co.uk.
Although we haven’t been in touch recently, I constantly keep you in mind when I find a deal, and this could be the best one yet, I’ve come across, for quality DIY greenhouses.
Take a look at this kit – they’ve got a huge sale currently: https://outdoorgreenhousekits.com
Mine was delivered a few days ago, and I’ll say it’s more durable than most I’ve seen at such affordable rates.
Let me know how you feel about it, and hey, possibly we can eventually grab a coffee one of these days?!
Looking forward to catching up,
– Chun Kiddle
Not sure where you could gettHelen Harms, I used to have loads of them. Lemon Drops was introduced as an alternative, I quite like it. Avbailable from https://www.vanmeuwen.com/p/begonia-lemondrops-peardrops/69383VM
I would like to purchase a quantity of Helen Harms begonias. I had some many years ago but cannot seem to be able to purchase them, now known as Lemon Drops?
Thank you, I will make good use of the logo.
Hello! We have featured you on our website for many years, but just recently created logos that can be used by the BEST OF SCOTLAND winners. You will find the download page here and you are welcome use the logo as you wish. Thanks again for a great website, it a real joy to visit. – Bruce.Scot
LINK: https://bruce.scot/best-of-scotland-logo-downloads/
2010, such a long time ago. I probably did not give it the justice it deserves. Fantastic rose.
Hello Alistair, I read with great interest your 2010 article on Rose de Rescht. Everything you have written about its scent and disease resistance sounds very encouraging to me and I am very tempted to get one. I am based in Hertfordshire, UK. Now that it is 2023, I’m wondering if you have any further comments regarding your experience of Rose de Rescht. Thank you.
Really not sure Wendy, I haven’t had this plant in the garden for such a long time.
I am interested in Celmisia semicordata and wondered if you knew where I could purchase plant ir seeds. Many thanks.
Spring sowing is best, March to early May. You could try sowing some of them now just to see how it goes.
Hi.
I have bought some Striatum seeds today and wondered if you would give information on getting them germinating unless it’s too late this year, and care please ? The seller did stipulate that there would not be instructions included with them. It’s 13th June 2023 now so I would say it’s a bit late in the year. Central England location. Thanks.
Not able to do this Dinah. How’s about going to the garden centre with a pair of secateurs.
Hi, I lost all my Hebe Autumn Glory plants this winter. I had them for over 30 years but alas they are all dead. Could you please send me some cuttings which I am willing to pay for.?
Hello from across the pond. I stumbled into this site looking at pictures of Katharine Hodgkins irises, and I have to say it is quite extensive. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this catalog, and happy gardening!
I just searched Google, sorry, not so easy to find at the moment.
I’m trying to get hold of Celmisia coriacea and Celmisia spectabilis and having no luck. Do you know anywhere that stocks them? Any help much appreciated.
Yes, keen to find out more Rose
Hi Alistair,
My name is Rose from the blog team at Suttons.
I just thought I’d let you know that over on Suttons blog, we’re going to highlight some of your gardening advice as part of our upcoming summer-flowering bulbs article.
To make sure you’re happy with our write-up, mind dropping me a line at blog@suttons.co.uk? – we can talk more about the article there.
All the best,
Rose
Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline as I don’t think guest posts fit in with my site.
Hi there,
Shannon here, brand manager of Blue Jay Irrigation.
I’m reaching out to check if you are accepting new guest bloggers on aberdeengardening.co.uk
We are trying to establish ourselves as a helpful, trustworthy brand and we know that the best way to do that is through quality content. We have already been featured in respectable publications like https://www.insider.com/guides/home/best-lawn-mower, https://www.yourgreenpal.com/blog/the-complete-guide-for-deerproofing-your-landscape, and https://www.gardeningetc.com/us/advice/when-to-blow-out-sprinklers just to name a few.
If you do publish content from guest authors, I would love an opportunity to be one of them and continue our streak of publications to relevant sites in the industry.
Here are some topics that I brainstormed for your site:
X Things You Should Never Do When Buying a Home
X Ways To Make Your Home More Eco-friendly
Top X Gardening Tips for Beginners
X Types of Home Irrigation Systems That Work Most
X Cheapest Ways to Build a House in 2023
I don’t mind discussing additional topics if you don’t think that these are a good fit.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Regards,
Shannon Quantock
Brand Manager
Blue Jay Irrigation
https://bluejayirrigation.com/
Almost everything that grows in the south will grow in Aberdeen, Half hardy fuchsias and pelargoniums won’t come through the Winter but will still give a good show in Summer, hardy geraniums of course will thrive. Our Aberdeen Garden
My husband and I are hoping to relocate to the Aberdeen area. Coming from the south geraniums, fushias and lavender are firm favourites, so I was wondering how these fair further north. When looking at houses online we have noticed a distinct lack of flowers and plants in gardens and were curious about why?
Joy, Aw, never picked up on that email.
Hello Alistair ! … I sent you quite a long email speaking about the grief of losing a beautiful furry companion.
Actually it was a long emotional talk of how John and I got through that period and how much we love our girls and what they have done for us .
I am wondering if you got it at all ? I sent it about two days ago … just explaining what we went through and how we ended up with our two girls ..