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 – 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 BBC Radio 4
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Plant List
Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
Q – Do the panel have any thoughts on my snowdrop problem? (01’35”)
Q – Is there a fool proof method of taking cutting of roses? (07’52”)
Q – What plants are sheep tolerant? (12’47”)
Bethan Collerton
Crataegus, hawthorn
Pyracantha, firethorn
James Wong
Ulexeuropaeus, Common gorse
Q – What type of shrub or tree I could climb in a very windy and exposed part of the garden? (15’30”)
James Wong –
Tamarixgallica, common tamarisk
Griselinialittoralis, New Zealand broadleaf
Marcus Chilton Jones –
Berberisdarwinii, Darwin’s barberry
Berberis × ottawensis
Mahonia, oregon grape
Bethan Collerton –
Ilexaquifolium, common holly
Laurels
Feature – Kirsty Wilson gives her tips and tricks on how to successfully grow holly (20’30”)
Kirsty Wilson –
Ilex × altaclerensis 'Golden King' (f/v), holly 'Golden King'
Q – I would like to replace the lawn with plants to create a sort of jungle feel with a path through the middle. Any suggestions? (23’58”)
James Wong –
Schefflera, ivy tree
Tetrapanax
Hostas
Soleiroliasoleirolii, mind-your-own-business
Hakonechloa, Japanese forest grass
Marcus Chilton Jones –
Araliaspinosa L., devil's walking stick
Q – Why did my hydrangea change from blue to pink? (30’37”)
Q – Do Begonias have a finite life? (37’42”)
Broadcasts
- Fri 19 Dec 202515:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 21 Dec 202514:00BBC Radio 4
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