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I need a flowering hummock

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MrsBertBibby · 13/10/2019 18:41

So we have a space in a newly planted border. See pic. In front are lavender, behind are ceanothus and daphne, to the right is hypericum. We need something that will fill the space without getting too tall. Ideally evergreen. Hebe is the obvious but any other smart ideas?

I need a flowering hummock
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BobTheDuvet · 13/10/2019 19:34

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Beebumble2 · 13/10/2019 19:35

How about aN Erysimum, perennial wallflower. They come in purple, orange or yellow.
Mine flower all year long and respond to light pruning to keep their shape.

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MereDintofPandiculation · 14/10/2019 09:39

One of the larger thymes. Prostrate rosemary (which will grow to about 6 inches high) - ordinary rosemary will grow to about 2.5 ft.

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MrsBertBibby · 14/10/2019 18:47

Hmm, rosemary's a possible, although I'd kind of like something showier. The border is way up the top of the garden, so we're keen on stuff that will make its presence felt from afar.

I have found erisymum immensely unruly so I think that'll be vetoed.

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JayeAshe · 16/10/2019 09:13

Maybe Skimmia japonica for all year round interest.

Or Pieris ?

Perhaps a silver variegated Euonymus with Vinca major trailing through it in spring and trailing Nasturtiums growing up it in summer and autumn.

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JayeAshe · 16/10/2019 09:15

Heathers? Maybe a summer flowering one and a winter one ...

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