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I was checking a few things in the garden yesterday and noticed that some plants do not seemed to have survived
that spell of freezing weather; two rosemary bushes, a lavender hedge and four little standard roses which were
probably planted in the wrong position anyway.
It may be a week or two before some more casualties become apparent. I also have doubts about a grape vine and
a potted fig tree which was overwintering in an unheated greenhouse.
Anyone else noticing the effects of this winter in their garden?
ClaireM
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ClaireM said: Hi Woodpecker, I received an olive tree as a present at Xmas, just a little one 2-3ft for indoor use but unfortunately it was delivered when we were away and it was left on the doorstep for up to 5 days in the freezing cold. Despite being given loads of TLC the leaves are dropping and I can't find signs of fresh shoots. Do you think its a gonner? Claire
Hi Woodpecker,
I received an olive tree as a present at Xmas, just a little one 2-3ft for indoor use but unfortunately it was delivered when we were away and it was left on the doorstep for up to 5 days in the freezing cold. Despite being given loads of TLC the leaves are dropping and I can't find signs of fresh shoots. Do you think its a gonner?
Claire
Hi Claire
Well mine was placed outside in it's pot after Christmas, and hasn't been protected in any way.
Never give up until it's a dry, brown stick with no green anywhere when you scape a bit of bark off.
Best wishes Chris
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All my native plants have survived - even my Snake Bark Maple - which isnt native but established.
The bay maybe ok - but i definitely think the olive has had it - but i wont give up - ill plant it in a pot and wait and see !!!
Anyway its an excuse to get another deep bed !!
Nick
Thank you
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