Re: Serissa foetida
- Subject: Re: Serissa foetida
- From: M* B*
- Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 22:11:42 +0100
Many thanks to David, Shelley, Jason & Robin for their time and effort in
replying to my query. You've pretty much confirmed my initial suspicions
about Serissa, that it is marginal in the best of climates. I also had a
feeling that the Pacific rim would be its natural haunt if any. However in
the spirit of nothing ventured, nothing gained it's occurred to me we might
well have a very sheltered raised position, with some sun, which might suit.
It'll also be within the vicinity of a collection of Satsuki and Indica
azaleas which should keep it company.
As far as your plans to visit a few gardens in Cornwall go, Robin, I'd hate
to tell you that Bude is in the far top corner of the county and quite a
drive from the obvious haunts. That said back across in Devon the Royal
Horticultural Society's garden, Rosemoor, nr Great Torrington is worth
looking for (mainly the older part of the garden) and Marwood Hill near
Barnstaple is always worth visiting as is Cotehele due south of Bude on the
Tamar River (fantastic dogwoods in May/June). Otherwise drop me a line when
you know your itinery and I'll happily meet up with you at Lamorran if you
plan to spend a day in this part of Cornwall - we're close to
Heligan/Trebah/Trewithen etc.
Tresco Abbey Gardens are a medit plant mecca but also a helicopter ride
away off shore , however the 'Eden Project' might disappoint if you are on
the lookout for mediterranean flora.
The native flora around the Lizard Peninsular and on the cliff edges all
around Cornwall could be entertaining - the first Orchids have just begun
blooming. Drop me a line.
kind regards, mark.
Mark Brent
Lamorran House, St. Mawes, Cornwall, U.K.
