HERBACIOUS BORDER PLANTS - WHERE BEST TO BUY IN IRELAND

LISBANE · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

We are looking at making a nice herbaceous border in part of our garden. The area measures approx 6.5 to 7.0M by 2.6M with an easterly aspect. There is a thorn hedge at the back is at over 2 M high so we can have good height of plant at the back. We already have a few things in it including some low azaleas to sprawl over the sleepered wall and some lupins about a third to half way back.

Where is the best place in Ireland (the republic or the North) to buy reasonably priced healthy plants?

We haven't any preferences on colours (except not yellow) and want a good spread of colour over most of the blooming season.

Sive · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:16 pm Post subject:

Where do you live ? There are good specialist nurseries all over the country, not much point in listing them as you are hardly going to drive hundreds of miles,are you ? Or are you hoping to get them delivered to you ?

LISBANE · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

We are in county down and wouldn't mind driving to the the counties in the republic which are technically in ulster or even towards Dublin. Mail order is also a viable option.

LISBANE · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

We are in county down and wouldn't mind driving to the the counties in the republic which are technically in ulster or even towards Dublin. Mail order is also a viable option. Thanks

Sive · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject:

I'm afraid I'm at the wrong end of the country for you, but you may like to take a look at a Wexford nursery:

http://www.camolinpottingshed.com/

I believe this Dublin nursery is very good, though I have never bought anything there:

http://www.mountvenusnursery.com/

It may be worth browsing these websites.

Margo · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject:

What a shame your not in Mayo. There is a lovely nursery called Windfalls in Castlebar who have lovely cheap plants for sale. The nursery provides occupation for adults with learning difficulties. They have fruit and veg for sale in the summer. This time of year they have lots of perennial plants.

medieval knievel · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:41 pm Post subject:

there's a nursery just north of slane (which would be handyish for you) which specialise in herbaceous plants, but i think they may have seasonal opening times, and shut down in the winter because they've nothing to show...

LISBANE · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

if you can send me the contact details for the slane nursery that would be great, thanks.

kindredspirit · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:55 pm Post subject:

What about Moygannon up in Warrenpoint?

And Two Lions: they're in Down somewhere.

LISBANE · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 5

thanks for that. i will give some of those a try but any more suggestions appreciated.

Her Outdoors · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

Margo · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:21 pm Post subject:

Going into Castlebar, pass the Fire Station and its on the left
You'll see a sign for pitch and putt which is on the same site.

The HSE Rural Training Centre (Tel 094 9042127) is located off the Humbert Way, Ring Road, Castlebar.

Her Outdoors · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks a million - never knew it was there. I'll pay them a visit tomorrow.

medieval knievel · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:36 am Post subject:

Margo · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:20 pm Post subject: