Hammersmith & Fulham

Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

Q – Why have my neighbour’s tromboncino plant grown taller than mine? (1’39")

Q – Could the panel recommend a house plant that grows quickly and has vibrant colours? (3’55")

Pippa Greenwood –

Monstera, Swiss cheese plants

Mango Plant

Matthew Pottage –

Monsteradeliciosa (F), swiss cheese plant

Monsteradeliciosa 'Thai Constellation' (v)

Bob Flowerdew –

Impatiensniamniamensis, parrot plant

Q – What “idiot proof” fruit could anyone grow on their allotment? (08’43")

Matthew Pottage –

Helianthustuberosus, jerusalem artichoke

Pippa Greenwood –

Cucurbitapepo 'Zucchini', courgette

Sweetcorn

French Beans

Runner Beans

Bob Flowerdew –

Cynaracardunculus Scolymus Group, globe artichoke

Asparagusofficinalis, common Asparagus

Rhubarb

Crambecordifolia, greater sea kale

Q – How do I get rid of Honey Fungus? – the fungus has killed Silver Birch Trees! (13’43")

Feature - Matthew Pottage goes on a guided tour of Fulham Palace’s gardens by Head Gardener Lucy Hart (18’13") 

Q – What’s the panel’s favourite chilli and any tips on growing them successfully? (23’50")

Bob Flowerdew –

Capsicumchinense Habanero Group, chilli pepper Habanero Group

Pippa Greenwood –

Capsicum annuum ‘Etna’, Etna Chilli Pepper

Q – What plants could I grow on my parents’ 5th floor terrace that can withstand windy conditions? (28’48")

Bob Flowerdew –

Citrus × limon (F), lemon Tree

Citrusjaponica (F), kumquat

Citrustrifoliata 'Flying Dragon', japanese bitter orange 'Flying Dragon'

Matthew Pottage –

Pittosporum

Coprosma

Astelia 

Aristaloearistate, lace aloe

Agapanthus, african lily

Agapanthus Poppin' Purple ('Mp003') (Everpanthus Series), african lily [Poppin' Purple]

Pippa Greenwood –

Alpines

Q – Why have the leaves of my Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance' started producing yellow streaks and how do I stop it? (33’21")

Q – If you were sent to a desert island, what plant would you take and why? (38’09")

Matthew Pottage –

Bamboo

Bob Flowerdew –

Sugar Cane

Pippa Greenwood –

Apple Tree