kqcrna said:The most beautiful flowers and gardens I've ever seen were in Washington state, honestly.
Plant those plants on mounds. Amend with compost. Such plants might be shorter-lived for you than in drier climates, but that doesn't mean they can't be grown.
Karen
Even though I have mostly well draining soil, in low lying spots I build a small mound as well. Just 6"H x around 2'W. I also stay away from organic mulches as that holds too much moisture around the crown.
Rick, since your climate is somewhat like the UK, I'd think English lavender would do fine there. I just reviewed my comment on L. angustifolia and realize I might want to define cold beyond just my hardiness zone. I believe it's the roots that are at risk in waterlogged frozen (for extended periods of time) ground. What do you all think?
