Wrexham County Borough: Rose Cuttings, Begonias and Hydrangeas

Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

Q – Do the panel have any thoughts on my snowdrop problem? (01’35”)

Q – Is there a fool proof method of taking cutting of roses? (07’52”)

Q – What plants are sheep tolerant? (12’47”)

Bethan Collerton

Crataegus, hawthorn

Pyracantha, firethorn

James Wong

Ulex europaeus, Common gorse

Q – What type of shrub or tree I could climb in a very windy and exposed part of the garden? (15’30”)

James Wong –

Tamarix gallica, common tamarisk

Griselinia littoralis, New Zealand broadleaf

Marcus Chilton Jones –

Berberis darwinii, Darwin’s barberry

Berberis × ottawensis

Mahonia, oregon grape

Bethan Collerton –

Ilex aquifolium, common holly

Laurels

Feature – Kirsty Wilson gives her tips and tricks on how to successfully grow holly (20’30”)

Kirsty Wilson –

Ilex × altaclerensis 'Golden King' (f/v), holly 'Golden King'

Q – I would like to replace the lawn with plants to create a sort of jungle feel with a path through the middle. Any suggestions?  (23’58”)

James Wong –

Schefflera, ivy tree

Tetrapanax

Hostas

Soleirolia soleirolii, mind-your-own-business

Hakonechloa, Japanese forest grass

Marcus Chilton Jones –

Aralia spinosa L., devil's walking stick

Q – Why did my hydrangea change from blue to pink? (30’37”)

Q – Do Begonias have a finite life? (37’42”)