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Didn't know that these palms can grow so well in parts of the UK. Especially without winter protection. Always thought it's colder than in my region (SW-Germany, Zone 8a). Thinking about planting mine in the garden since it's getting too big in the pot, but still unsure about wanting to have the effort of winter protection over here. Would be so great if I could just keep it growing without any big hassle.
I’m amazed by the palms in the U.K. The island location with the Gulf Stream and urban heat island in cities like London all allow for a remarkable selection of palms you can grow. If you’re ever in Cornwall there are lots of great palm gardens there, with the Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly being the finest, with several more tender palm species growing there including king palms. Very mild climate there. Thanks for the great video, beautiful palms in London!
Great stuff! In one of the Facebook groups I'm in, there's someone who posts tender plants like these in Amsterdam every once in a while. Always interesting to see the magic of microclimates in effect
Kris there are some amazing palms in London you just have to look for them can I recommend Hyde park there is a kids play ground near Kensington palace the only problem is it’s gated off and you can’t get in but you can see them from the path amazing palms there also down by the river just down from the London eye there are a few parks there with fantastic palms just by the road. There are more palms in London that you think.
Although not likely the best specimen currently it would be worth a look at the Phoenix canariensis planted in a small clearing next to Churchill Gardens Estate. It was moved last year from the north roundabout of Lambeth Bridge outside Thames House. It was a huge specimen but was dug up and located down the road to make way for a cycle lane. I tracked it down and visited last winter when it was freshly transplanted. It was highly trimmed and looked a little sorry for itself but I’m sure you could make an interesting story on his removal and recovery.
@@YorkshireKRIS there’s also a huge Jubaea chilensis on Deptford east roundabout that would be worth a look and a large Butia near to the inner temple gardens in the city. I work in London and have a mental map of palms I’ve found and discovered as I go about the city so let me know if you are after any other recommendations.
I know it's not the largest not its still very large compared to most that you see in people's gardens for example. It's a great specimen to see in person
I remember seeing it in your previous video from the street view footage, it looks absolutely stunning! You could almost be fooled into thinking you were in Spain, except for the weather lol 😂
Hi there! Great video! So did you plant them on the ground without a root barrier? In your experience, has this clump bamboo spread (even if just a little bit) under the fence into the neighbouring garden? Have been reading conflicting information and just wanted to check from your practical experience? Thanks a lot in advance!
@deborahbiasoli2783 This isa true clump forming bamboo so impossible to send out long runners. Having said that the clump does get larger over time so now roughly a metre wide at the base. None has grown next door as it's dry shade or rubble
Nice vid. Chris, I’ve got a nice moosa in a smallish pot , going to garage over winter ( haven’t a greenhouse ) with some light & heat . Would I best to still cut leaves down or just leave the leaves ( beautiful) “ as is” ? Thanks
Would be great to see a overhead view with a drone, just to give you some perspective of the garden . Its looking great Kris ,absolutely stunning especially the Schefflera's . What type of Schefflera is the multi stemmed one ?
The Jubaea chilensis is the most imposing palm tree! The hardiness limit of Brahea armata is given between -12°C and -15°C according to Pierre-Olivier Albano, French palm specialist!
great garden Kris! i wonder how do you get the gingers flowering?! i am down south and have them for 4 years now but no flowers..they have plenty of water and food but in container.
@@experiancemanuk just enjoy it whilst you can. The main stem that's fruiting will die off soon anyway. The surrounding stems will continue growing until cold weather arrives
Thanks Kris, I enjoyed this one - great to see more of Joel and his amazing plants! I love the opportunities the different levels give, it’s certainly a unique space and really displays his fantastic collection so well!
I've been planting a lot of Causiarum and I've noticed that they don't like being transplanted. The seeds like a lot of legroom but don't seem to require any elbow room whatsoever. I've got 65 in a half barrel for 18 months now and they are doing fantastic. Their mother is about 10 years old with a canopy over 20 feet in diameter
My Ensetes and other banana all out side but really slow to grow, red banana 70cm around the base slow again digging up tonight . From Leicestershire no sign of virus
Maybe as soon as you cut the cuttings and plant them, the cycle of "120 year flowing" reset. Probably. Otherwise its impossible for plant to regenerate.
This is the third time I've watched this video, each time I discover something new. What an excellent tropical garden, with lawn! I struggle to grow Nolina I've managed to kill 3 in the last 4 years, what's the secret?
Do you ever get poked in the eyes with your palms? I know I do!! Love your garden. Thank you for this video. It's very helpful to me as always with your knowledge.
I hope you believe me but all that damage it's from spider mites, they spin a web to keep the leaves from opening, mine looked the same, and this is the first year i used more aggressive pesticide, seven dust spray.
On a separate issue from bananas, my yucca rostrata is sending out a flower spike, now, (September), and I'm wondering, if I collect seeds, (if it eventually flowers), would they be viable seeds if I planted them next spring? It's the only one in the garden. Do I need a male and a female plant to get viable seeds?
I've seen no indications of this marking on any my bananas, musa basjoo, Sikkimensis, musella lasiocarpa, or Ensetes, but I'm at the opposite end of the country, (Cornwall). I hope you get to the bottom of the problem eventually. Have you looked at the bananas in your local plant nurseries or garden centres ?
Amazing how many tropical plants you can grow that are cold tolerant & can come back year over year the more time you spend planting those type plants the better off you will be
The way it suckers and comes back from the roots I wouldn't be surprised. But you're correct in as far as saying my garden hasn't seen minus 20 so it's just from what I've read on this occasion
Hi Kris, great as always! Your Hedychium forrestii is no doubts a superstar of you garden, so powerful and even bloom quite early! How do you care for it to get such brilliant result, which kind of soil do you use and how do you feed it during summer months? Could you recommend the best fertilazer for Hedychiums (generally) based on your experience? With regards. Roman
@user-fo8ih4jk3g hi, I've found they like moisture retentive soil and I just add chicken pellets or manure in spring. They are one of my favourite plants
