I’d say maybe with the _Paulownia_ to tie it, not too tightly, to a sturdy, plastic-coated metal pole (rebar), or a wooden stake, a cane of bamboo (large), etc., just to support it until it’s slightly more mature. Another great support to repurpose, if you’ve got some or can find it, is _Arundo donax_ reed. Great for supporting taller plants as well. … Of course, I realize people say “don’t tie or stake your plants! Let them blow!” if you want them to be strong one day. They’ll be fine, lol. Apparently people are hellbent on every countless gust of wind or infinite light breeze incrementally strengthening their plants' stems/trunks-and I don’t doubt that, it’s bound to occur. But supporting certain young trees and shrubs when they’re, say, less than 5-7 years old is always helpful.. in my experience. Of course I don’t know the age of your Paulownia, but as I’m sure you know, plants are still just as strong when the support is gone eventually. I just don’t tie plants SO snugly-tight to their supports, as I do think a BIT of slack will help the plant get strong, within reason. If it’s extremely windy, I may tighten certain stakes, though.
Most trees and shrubs I tie to a bamboo pole. Paulownia I cut back each year so larger jungly leaves are formed. It's difficult to tie them up because of the absurd fast growth 😉
You are not alone with failures like this I think all gardeners including myself have had things that did not work for one reason or another. The old saying right plant in right place is so true. Encourage to keep on trying new things knowing some will be great success
Yes, I'm afraid that it's trial and error as to what will survive in your own microclimate. Even then, there are surprises.....plants that have lasted for many years succumbed last winter to two separate week-long spells of below freezing temperatures with continual frost day and night. Part and parcel of growing plants out of the ordinary.
If you like phormium, you could try the dark (red/black) one. They 're very hardy here in Zoetermeer. I don't protect them and even the small ones survived last winter.
When things don't make it it is sad. But that opens up a space to try something else. Happy holidays. Thanks for the video.
That's true, gardening is trial and error 😉
I lament the Gunnera, would love to try it waterside some day.
I’d say maybe with the _Paulownia_ to tie it, not too tightly, to a sturdy, plastic-coated metal pole (rebar), or a wooden stake, a cane of bamboo (large), etc., just to support it until it’s slightly more mature. Another great support to repurpose, if you’ve got some or can find it, is _Arundo donax_ reed. Great for supporting taller plants as well.
… Of course, I realize people say “don’t tie or stake your plants! Let them blow!” if you want them to be strong one day. They’ll be fine, lol. Apparently people are hellbent on every countless gust of wind or infinite light breeze incrementally strengthening their plants' stems/trunks-and I don’t doubt that, it’s bound to occur. But supporting certain young trees and shrubs when they’re, say, less than 5-7 years old is always helpful.. in my experience. Of course I don’t know the age of your Paulownia, but as I’m sure you know, plants are still just as strong when the support is gone eventually. I just don’t tie plants SO snugly-tight to their supports, as I do think a BIT of slack will help the plant get strong, within reason. If it’s extremely windy, I may tighten certain stakes, though.
Most trees and shrubs I tie to a bamboo pole. Paulownia I cut back each year so larger jungly leaves are formed. It's difficult to tie them up because of the absurd fast growth 😉
You are not alone with failures like this I think all gardeners including myself have had things that did not work for one reason or another. The old saying right plant in right place is so true. Encourage to keep on trying new things knowing some will be great success
Thank you, it's so true indeed!
Sorry you lost so many plants. I lost last year, two small Butia odorata, two small Washingtonia in the cold greenhouse and a small tree fern.
Yes, it's a shame, but also a part of the hobby and we learn from it 😉
Yes, I'm afraid that it's trial and error as to what will survive in your own microclimate. Even then, there are surprises.....plants that have lasted for many years succumbed last winter to two separate week-long spells of below freezing temperatures with continual frost day and night. Part and parcel of growing plants out of the ordinary.
Yes, things can always go wrong, but for the time being we enjoy our plants as much as possible and learn from it 😉
Полезная информация. Я хотела приобрести насекомоядные растения. Но у меня слишком много слизней живет на участке
Thanks, slugs and snails are terrible here because of the wet weather conditions
If you like phormium, you could try the dark (red/black) one. They 're very hardy here in Zoetermeer. I don't protect them and even the small ones survived last winter.
Thank you, maybe I'll give it another try in a raised bed. Those red colored ones are really beautiful!
Tropical gardening? Some of those trees grow here in zone 6. Where are you at?
Well spotted! In the Netherlands, zone 8
@@TropicalGardening OK, thank you for letting me know
Instead of ligularia you could try peltoboykinia, which has similar leave shapes.
Yes I got a few of those! Fantastic plants!