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I recently bought two very nice plants which are plastered with berries - one orange and one yellow. I've planted up two rather large pots with tete e tete Daffs and other small bulbs and in the middle of each I've put a Firethorn. I've since read in a magazine that the Firethorns need an eracasious(sp)compost. Should I take them out and replant in this compost. Dottie Mayx
they're really tough plants Dottie and grow in most soils so I wouldn't worry too much :-)
Many thanks treehugger for that info. They've been in these pots for almost a week and still look good. Raining pouring today so not the time to be gardening although the garden can really do with it. Dottie Mayx
no probs, only thing is Dottie- i've never grown them in tubs before- but there's no reason why they shouldn't do well in large tubs. i've planted them for customers here in really harsh conditions and they're doing great- i would just make sure you don't overwater them.
DottieA bit like the bay, tough as old boots.Would say in pots give 'em an acid feed once in a while.
The tubs I've used are quite large and I had thought to give them an acid feed later on....many thanks for the tips. Fingers crossed they will be ok. Dottie Mayx
i have several hedges of the stuff and have never used acid feed they get a handful of Growmore once or twice a year!!Be very careful when you handle them as the thorns are very vicious, the blackbirds [and hens] adore the berries so don't expect a long display!!
TillyThey are in a pot ! No idea where you are in the UK but assume on acid soil.They will need feeding to give their best.
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