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Back in the 1980 this was one of the first things I planted in this garden, choosing a position in the shade of a stone barn where it was least likely to burn.
It was never happy, producing spindly growth and then dying back in the winter. Eventually it was clear that it was dead and I removed it very reluctantly.
However, I accepted that it was a fragile plant unlikely to succeed in a damp climate. I was happy with that conclusion until 2017, when I saw a well grown plant at the Garden House. It inspired me to have another try so I bought myself one in anticipation of celebrating my birthday. I have planted it in a more open position and although the shoot seems rather flimsy, I am filled with hope. "Leaves of a bright yellow lasting through the summer, but liable to scorch; not of a strong constitution. It appeared in Van Geert’s nursery at Ghent about 1843, and had reached this country by 1868, in which year it received a First Class Certificate when shown by the nurseryman Lee of Hammersmith." |
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| 17th June 2024 | ||
