[gizooty]

i have two beds next to my shed, that im planning of having my Seating area next to..
they are olny 3ft by 3ft..
in the first one i want its with flowers... and a fruit tree in the middle but only a mini one...
in the other im thinking of 4 rhubarb plants(or is that too much?) in the middle, and all the way round the edge, strawberrys... if you can make sence of it..
i just want them to look nice, as there are the ones i, and anyone comming with me will be sat next too..

[DavidT]

Go to your local GC and see if they have any patio fruit trees. As for the rhubarb, that`s enough space for only 1 crown, I`m afraid.

[gizooty]

ah ok thats fine... just the rhubarb i have in my garden looks soo small,. but i think thats cos its been neglected haha...

and my garden center... BAHH there rubbish...dont know anything

but CAN i get mini ones? just lill short ones, but still get some food off them...
or am i just dreaming?>

[DavidT]

As I said, look for patio ones. They should grow only to around 5 or 6 feet tall. Another option would be a couple of Ballerina or Minaret trees.

[drdave]

Bakker have some patio trees with apricot and plum grafted onto the same rootstock, a companion or family tree. They are about £15. Theres 2 types of cherry too!

[madcat]

Patio Fruit Trees have been grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock like M27 or M9.
blackmoor have a nice selection; but if you do a google search you will find a range of suppliers.

Any one got any experience with garden express?  Not sure about quality, but the price is good for one year whips perhaps?

[sunshineband]

Hi gizooty. I like the idea of the mini fruit tree surrounded by flowers 

Rhubard I've seen has huge leaves that might overshadow strawberries perhaps 

Could you grow the strawberries in a tower, or a hanging basket maybe 

[gizooty]

well can you see my pictures? in my album? u will see where they will be going.. the one with ther weird gold thing is for the rhub...

[peterjf]

it depends on the root stock that is grafted,

there shouldnt be any problems ,

as all have suggestions patio trees ect

a good garden centre should get you sorted out , no probs

[mickeyboy]

Dobies have a large selection that wont grow too big. Thay are currently on offer.