Wrexham County Borough: Rose Cuttings, Begonias and Hydrangeas
Is there a foolproof method of taking cuttings of roses? Why have my hydrangeas changed from blue to pink? Do begonias have a finite life? Kathy Clugston and team have the answers.
Is there a foolproof way to take rose cuttings? Why have my hydrangeas turned from blue to pink? And do begonias have a lifespan limit?
Kathy Clugston is in the vibrant Wrexham County Borough, where an enthusiastic audience puts their gardening dilemmas to an expert panel.
Joining Kathy are celebrated garden designer and botanist James Wong, horticulturist Bethan Collerton, and Marcus Chilton-Jones, curator of RHS Bridgewater 鈥� the sharpest tools in the GQT shed.
Later in the programme, Kirsty Wilson shares her top tips for growing holly successfully.
Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod
A Somethin' Else production for 麻豆社 Radio 4
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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
Q 鈥� Do the panel have any thoughts on my snowdrop problem? (01鈥�35鈥�)
Q 鈥� Is there a fool proof method of taking cutting of roses? (07鈥�52鈥�)
Q 鈥� What plants are sheep tolerant? (12鈥�47鈥�)
Bethan Collerton
Crataegus, hawthorn
Pyracantha, firethorn
James Wong
Ulex听europaeus, Common gorse
Q 鈥� What type of shrub or tree I could climb in a very windy and exposed part of the garden? (15鈥�30鈥�)
James Wong 鈥�
Tamarix听gallica, common tamarisk
Griselinia听littoralis, New Zealand broadleaf
Marcus Chilton Jones 鈥�
Berberis听darwinii, Darwin鈥檚 barberry
Berberis听脳听ottawensis
Mahonia, oregon grape
Bethan Collerton 鈥�
Ilex听aquifolium, common holly
Laurels
Feature 鈥� Kirsty Wilson gives her tips and tricks on how to successfully grow holly (20鈥�30鈥�)
Kirsty Wilson 鈥�
Ilex听脳听altaclerensis听'Golden King' (f/v), holly 'Golden King'
Q 鈥� I would like to replace the lawn with plants to create a sort of jungle feel with a path through the middle. Any suggestions? 听(23鈥�58鈥�)
James Wong 鈥�
Schefflera, ivy tree
Tetrapanax
Hostas
Soleirolia听soleirolii, mind-your-own-business
Hakonechloa, Japanese forest grass
Marcus Chilton Jones 鈥�
Aralia听spinosa听L., devil's walking stick
Q 鈥� Why did my hydrangea change from blue to pink? (30鈥�37鈥�)
Q 鈥� Do Begonias have a finite life? (37鈥�42鈥�)
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