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I live in Gig Harbor, WA (cold zone 7) and would like to plant a “spiny” leaved holly that can grow to at least 10′ in height & width as a yard parameter hedge. The soil is acidic and has full shade from the towering Douglas Firs on the property. I found the below info about Blue Holly. Can you let me know if this will work before I invest the time and monies please. Any specific species recommendations that do well in the wet Pacific Northwest?
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Ilex x meserveae
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We have a client who’s property is situated on the 16th floor with a rooftop garden in downtown Seattle. The terraced garden faces south and southeast. The 4 trumpet vines are each in their own containers that are 24″ square x 26″ deep along with Algerian Ivy, trailing Rosemary. They get full sun and some wind, but are up against a wall. The foliage growth appears normal and they’re working their way up the metal trellis support. They have not bloomed yet, nor do they seem to be developing any buds. They bloomed last year (their 1st year in that spot) just coming out of a #5 nursery pot. So I can’t imagine that it’s because they’re growing in containers now. The pruning I did this spring was very light so I can’t see how that may be to blame. I also fertilized them in spring with an organic 9-3-4 all purpose fertilizer. I can’t figure out why they haven’t bloomed and hope you can.
Cheryl
Dear Cheryl,
Thank you for your question on trumpet vines, (Capsis radicans).
I would like to plant some beesia at the top of a shady ravine.
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