Moving Schipka Laurel for Rhododendron 'Loderi King George'
Picture it - a 6 ft. tall Schipka Laurel used to stand here (I forgot to take a "before" shot and don't feel like searching for one). I knew when I planted it that it was probably a bad idea but thought it would be good for a fast-growing screen along the back fence-row. I'm sure all gardeners do this, especially if you have a new garden and are eager for greenery. In all fairness to the laurel, it is a useful plant and I would argue even a beautiful one when nicely maintained. Before I dug this one up, I stood back and admired it and felt the guilt pangs stabbing at my heart. I removed a much larger laurel than this a few years ago and they are not the easiest plant to dig out. I was determined to save this one and I believe I was successful. Here is a thought and you can take this to the bank - the pot you choose to hold a plant that you dig up will ALWAYS be too small. Always! So, after finding the largest pot I could, here it is, after being cut back pretty dr
I love this plant but it hates my dry conditions.
ReplyDeleteMost purple foliage seems suited to sun, so this is quite useful for me in shade. Tender perennial here in 8a Augusta, GA
ReplyDeleteI love this plant. Theor and textures. I usually have some nine a pit but have had it in the ground. Always uses as annual.
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine it as a small shrub? OMG, it would be amazing.
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