How did the Schefflera macrophylla fare over the brunt of the winter? (Click here to go back to the earlier post about wrapping this chap up for the winter). A camera was gently lowered down into the fleece tent to investigate.......
Tim Marshall, Head Gardener says, " I think we have lost the growing point, but fingers crossed it should re-emerge from lower down or from ground level. Growing plants fairly new to cultivation is always going to be a roller-coaster ride !"
When the Walled Garden opens to the public for the summer on April 1st 2011, take a walk around the right hand wall (east) as you enter the wrought iron gates and see if it has recovered.
I was wondering how yours had fared through the coldest December for 100 years? Jamie Spooner built a cover over mine that was open on one side. I think living in Norwich made all the difference as it is only slightly singed at the edges - the growing tip is fine. Must be mad as I have just bought a few more!! Regards - Will Giles
ReplyDeletePut it this way, Tim suggested on Friday that I take off the blog item on the Sheffelera. I giggled and asked him if that was because Will G might be reading it.
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