Re: Mediterranean Orangery

Einion,
 
Just a few quick thoughts, I wouldn't go overboard with too much shrubbery as hopefully Citrus will be providing much of the interest but I'd develop the issue of climbers further - especially where scent is concerned, Jasminum sambac for instance. Gardenias in pots? - mind you the Rhodo's, both Vireya & maddenii would be fragrant. The other thought in mind is the fact that Citrus are often stood outside in summer so it might be worth thinking about that season too, when the place might look a bit empty.
 As a source of UK based inspiration I'd direct your friend toward Hanbury Manor (NT) in Worcestershire for a visit, an old friend has being undertaking some well considered restoration of the gardens there including the care of a very charming Orangery.
 
kind regards, Mark.
 
----- Original Message -----
From: E*@aol.com
To: m*@ucdavis.edu
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 7:07 PM
Subject: Mediterranean Orangery

A garden designer/consultant friend has asked me for advice about which plants I would recommend for an orangery one of his clients is having built. I know nothing about the building itself, or where it is in the UK, but as the query was entitled 'Mediterranean Plants', I assume that's the owner's chief area of plant interest.

The list of potentiaIs I've sent him consists of: correas, grevilleas, callistemons, abutilons, Tibouchina semidecandra, maddenii rhodos, nerines, Ipomoea indica, brugmansias and jasmines.

In my reply I rather foolishly indicated that I would list further possibilities if required - which is what he has now, rather understandably, done. Any suggestions? Help!

Einion Hughes,
scratching his head in Sunny Rhyl,
Wales,
UK
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