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House martin poo proof plants!

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kittylester Thu 27-Apr-17 17:19:15

Bet that made you look!!

We have two house martins nests under two different eaves. One is above a path so DH jetwashes it clean a few times a year. But, one is right over the middle of a bed about 10 feet long and 2 feet wide.

In it we have a wegielia (sp?) a Red Robin, a winter box and a shrub with brown leaves - I've forgotten what it's called.blush Between the shrubs we have small hebes and some sedums.

Currently there is a gap directly under the nest and we would like to plant something that will withstand the poo and/or jet washing it to get it clean. Preferably some winter colour/flowers would be good.

Can anyone think of anything - please!!

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J52 Thu 27-Apr-17 17:36:45

Heather?

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kittylester Thu 27-Apr-17 17:39:20

Sorry, should have said that we'd like something about 5' tall. I hadn't thought of heather for between shrubs though J52, thank you.

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J52 Thu 27-Apr-17 18:20:36

Berberis can be pretty, red leaves, flowers and berries. It is easily pruned to keep it small.
The birds might like the berries!

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TriciaF Thu 27-Apr-17 18:40:01

5'tall?
What about one of the lavateras, they grow fast and can grow tall. Or a buddleia?

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Norah Thu 27-Apr-17 19:13:54

White mandevillas with 3-4 five foot canes tied together at the top?

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Crafting Thu 27-Apr-17 19:52:49

Guess who misread the OP as 'House Martin poo proof pants blush'

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phoenix Thu 27-Apr-17 20:00:59

Pieris, flame of the forest? Pretty hardy, not sure how poo proof it is though! grin

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seacliff Thu 27-Apr-17 20:25:13

something variegated with white splodges! How about a variegated holly.

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hildajenniJ Thu 27-Apr-17 22:26:49

Try a Japanese laurel. We had one in a previous garden. It will withstand almost anything you can throw at it. The bonus is that it looks good during the winter.Here it is

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TriciaF Fri 28-Apr-17 10:54:37

I thought of laurel too - they grow fast.

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