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Can anybody tell me what this plant is?
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:22 am
by Parsons Jack
There are lots of them springing up in various parts of the garden. I'm not sure if it is something that the previous owner used to grow, and loads of seeds have germinated, or if it's a pernicious weed
It spreads quickly and is low growing, and although it is quite pretty, I don't want it to get out of hand. Thanks in advance for your help
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:20 am
by alan refail
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:27 am
by oldherbaceous
Dear P.J, I second Alans well thought out answer, i think it is Persicaria Capitata pink bubbles.
I'm certain this same plant came up when our dear Jenny Green used to be on the forum, i really do miss her not being on here any longer.
And if i'm right Clive got i right last time.
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:04 pm
by Parsons Jack
Thanks Alan & OH,
I knew I could rely on you two elder members
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:35 pm
by PLUMPUDDING
It is a pretty plant, I brought a cutting of it back from Madeira where it grows wild all over the place, but I've found any outside gets killed by frost here, although it does get through the winter in the greenhouse, where it has seeded into neighbouring plant pots, so needs to be watched.
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:53 pm
by alan refail
Parsons Jack wrote:Thanks Alan & OH,
I knew I could rely on you two elder members
What a kind man you are PJ
Reminds me of people round here. When I say "Dw i'n mynd yn hen" (I'm getting old) they always reply "Dim yn hen, 'mond yn hŷn" (Not old, just older)
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:03 pm
by Parsons Jack
PLUMPUDDING wrote:It is a pretty plant, I brought a cutting of it back from Madeira where it grows wild all over the place, but I've found any outside gets killed by frost here, although it does get through the winter in the greenhouse, where it has seeded into neighbouring plant pots, so needs to be watched.
It is nice isn't it. I'll just have to keep a check on it. I don't mind it growing in some areas of the garden, but don't really want it taking over.
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:05 pm
by Parsons Jack
alan refail wrote:Parsons Jack wrote:Thanks Alan & OH,
I knew I could rely on you two elder members
What a kind man you are PJ
Reminds me of people round here. When I say "Dw i'n mynd yn hen" (I'm getting old) they always reply "Dim yn hen, 'mond yn hŷn" (Not old, just older)
Hi Alan,
None of us are old, we are just not as young as we were