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In Taranaki when do banana sucker's come up??

I love the diagrams. I just cut the crap out of mine. Any advice for what to do when there are old thick stumps leading to uncontrolled growth?

Just got one! Gorgeous! But - can you provide a ref on what it needs in places with extremely hot but dryish summers? Wen to fertilize? How to propagate easily? tnx so much!

Hello, lovely to see this, magnificent blooms. I grew this variety from seed last year and decided to grow the purple one this year. I've had it in a sunny spot in the garden and they have grown nice and tall. Sadly, however, only one plant has produced flowers :( I think it may be due to lack of sunshine this year (South East England). I hadn't though of digging it up and trying to overwinter it, good idea :) The other annual climbers I like growing from seed (still in flower) is Thunbergia alata (black eyed Susan) and some of the Morning Glories.

Thanks for this. It's a good idea to have some pots ready with compost in them - I will do that in future. My geum (Totally Tangerine) have been great this year (a few are still flowering!!!) and I've noticed that they have self seeded in various places. So, I'll go and pot them up. It's a great feeling to be able to identify a little seedling and then grow in on and replant elsewhere or, as you say, pass it to a friend. Happy Gardening! :)

What a beautiful salvia! It is very similar to Amistad but, as you say, the colour is slightly different. I am very envious that you attract hummingbirds, which I adore. Sadly in the South of England the pollinators need to drill a hole in the top of the flower to extract the nectar:) I have some magnificent Amistad still in full glory and am keeping a close eye on the weather. As frost approaches (and it's incredibly mild at the moment) I will dash out and dig them up and store them in the shed over winter. Thanks for your videos. :)

Well that certainly didn't tell me how to kill it!

hello ian, im trying to construct a 15'x20' lean to greenhouse, really enjoyed the video. my guess is materials cost $2000-$3000 to build

Great video, thank you.

Thanks for the video! I wonder if painting the brick wall in your green house black would act as a heat capture from the sun?

does it go dormant? I have put mine in the basement, which will likely not go below 60, but I am wondering if it will lose its leaves like the pomegranate and figs.

Hi Ian, I am in Colorado and really hoping to save my 3 Amistads. They gave me great joy this year. It's coming on the first frost thia weekend, should i dig out the root ball before or after that first frost? Then do you cut down at the same time or wait a bit? Im hoping i can try some cuttings too as backup. But I'm a newbie.

about to bring mine in.

Great information, thank your sharing your knowledge!!! Happy Planting!!! GOD bless!

Great information, thank you for sharing!!! GOD bless!

It's magnificent! Send me the seeds!😊

👍👍👍👍👍🫶👈

My three favorites as well! Thank you, Ian!

Hello Ian, I have 3 Salvia Rockin™ Deep Purple, 1 Black and Bloom and 1 Black and Blue. I did have a Rockin™ Fuchsia but I lost it last winter due to my own fault. They're all 3.5ft-4ft tall, zone 7/8, Northumberland, UK. To the question in hand, the black Calyx on mine looks darker than yours but it's hard to tell due to computer monitors. Personally, I don't think the purple is dark enough, nor the black calyx to be Rockin™, more like Love and Wishes as tg_ny mentioned below but maybe other varieties, unsure as not looked into them in depth. I've looked on 3 monitors and my phone and the calyx doesn't look dark enough for the Rockin™ Deep Purple. I found and subbed 3yr ago to you when I was looking for over wintering Salvia info and still here watching but I just don't type often. Thank you for all your vlogs though, I do click Like on them, regards, Richy 😀👍

It looks like either Rockin Deep Purple Salvia or Love and Wishes. You got me addicted to salvias with your prior video 😊. I am in zone 5b, so all of mine (which are tender) are in containers so I can winter them over in my insulated garage. At this point I recommend Salvia Amante, it is hot pink and compliments Amistad and Black and Blue. Wendy’s Wish is also a beautiful plant as well as Blue Suede Shoes. Roman Red doesn’t seem to get very big , but has bright red blossoms like a Cardinal flower. I have the plants spread around in my yard to keep all of the hummingbirds happy. They appear to be territorial, so I keep the plants separated so they can all share them. I also have started planting cold hardy varieties in the ground, since they are, for the most part, not interesting to deer or the rabbits. Azure Snow is a great cold-hardy salvia, the blossoms are unique. I keep watching your videos to see what other unique plants you feature 😊

Dear Ian, do you water the salvia during the winter?

Hello Ian!! My partner and I just found your fantastic garden and wanted to say thank you for cultivating such a beautiful area!! His favorite was the snail vine but I was so excited to see the really dark anthurium- what variety is that?

Спасибо , мой ещё совсем молодой , буду хранить как вы в вазоне . Благодарю за полезеый урок. Привет из Украины !

Park Seeds carries the seeds for this vine. Ordered! 😊

Bring it inside in Oregon.

I have one I started from seed in January. It has tiny buds that I hope will bloom. Last night it was 45 F. It is warming up next week. Do you advise bringing it inside for the winter or leave it on a protected porch I am in Zone 8 in Oregon Thank you Karan

Wow thanks for the tip!

The best video so far on pruning wisteria.

Have you come across the white lapageria - really lovely but hard to find.

what's a good time to plant in the UK (London)

I finally got my hands on some seeds. A groundhog chewed back the plant as it was starting, so it got set back. I am in zone 7b. The plant has been growing since June and I think I see some tiny flower buds, but they are covered with ants. I hope some blooms will open fully over the next few weeks. I will try to overwinter the plant and I hope that it will flower earlier next year. I bring things into the basement under grow lights. Last year I overwintered citrus and pomegranate and caladium. one variety of caladium did not make it. This year, I have to also bring in Star Jasmine and my Snailflower vine. I may have to set up a grow room or find more space in the basement.

Beware ajuga will grow into your lawn and take over. I am regretting not being more careful when weeding over the years. I have a large rural yard and ajuga is taking over the grass in all areas. I am trying to hand pull it in areas that are small but I will never get rid of it all!. It is beautiful but keep it out of your grass.

So what do you do with an overgrown 7 year old BEAST of a wisteria on a pergola, that has completely twisted upon itself? Do I take it down to the ground?

I love Rodgersia as well. I have R. aesculifolia and R. pinnata (Both the species and ‘Bronze Peacock’) in my garden. Although my soil is relatively well drained (rocky and limestone-based), because rainfall is plentiful in the mid-west of Ireland and I have added plenty of organic matter, they do great. The flowers are nice, but it’s the textured and heavily veined leaves that make them a great asset in the herbaceous border. They would grow great in a bog garden, but as long as they have some moisture retention they seem to do okay. I’ve read and heard that the less moisture they have the more in the shade they should be.

How dangerous is wisteria root system for buildings?

I was given a few seedlings of the white and purple by my daughter. I planted them in ground in a variety of locations. I’m zone 6a in Wisconsin. To my delight, a purple one planted against the brick foundation of my home in a sunny location has flourished. It has reached the roof of my 2 story home and is blooming! Just a few branches and astounding and wondrous to watch. Thank you for this video!

Thanks very much for the helpful video. I lost mine in the winter. Can i buy plants now to keep in a pot over winter or should i wait and buy new in the Spring?

Great tutorial. I live in Glasgow, west central Scotland. I lift and store my dahlia tubers in our attic after the first frost. Do you think I can do the same with Salvia Amistad roots? ( ie just keep them dry in a crate? )

'Dahlia's will suck you in....' N'er a truer word spoken. Grew my first three varieties this year and am addicted. Got more on pre-order for next year. Thank you so much for your clear, informative video. 😊

I don't remember ever seeing "top dressing" at my gardening center. Is it commonly called something else?

I have 2 of these musa I was told I have to cut down after mother plant has the baby plant is this true I really don't want to is very nice and huge

This is such valuable information. As the growing season goes on the plant needs get lost particularly as the heat and harvesting ramps up. This is such a valuable video. Thank you.

Thanks. Now I know how to separate the clump.

Hi Ian, how and where do you store it for winter? Regards Simon.

Hello there, saw this on my homepage and came to look, liked and made a new friend connection. Im a novice gardener hoping to learn from people as yourself. Your garden looks great☺

My daughter and her husband just bought a house and there’s a trellis with two completely feral wisteria plants growing on it. This has given me a clear idea of how to help her rein them in. Thanks!

Best video I have seen on this subject by far. The other videos only explain how to prune an established plant - not how to manage a new plant in its first few years. This is what most people need to know. Thank you from the UK.

Thank you. I have a nice plan for my blue wisteria tree.She’s still tiny .

What type of wysteria? It is invasive many places.

Does it need any plant food ?