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Post by Ruthie on Oct 4, 2007 14:40:31 GMT
According to my RHS A-Z of garden plants, Amaryllis is distinct from Nerine (although they are in the same family Amaryllidaceae) and is a genus of 1 species of Autumn flowering bulb native to SA. While similar to a nerine it's much bigger than the ones we grow in this country and the flowers don't have the "crinkly" petals of nerines. Anyway you were close 'cos they're in the same family (as we all are reall!!) We're not going to fall out over this I hope!!!  |
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Post by Tig on Oct 4, 2007 19:22:44 GMT
I thought this would have been guessed in a few seconds! Perhaps it's my rubbish picture! I'm sure this will be very easy to guess  |
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Post by jean on Oct 4, 2007 19:37:27 GMT
You got it jlo. Amaryllis belladonna, not to be confused with the "amaryllis" sold on the Christmas market which is actually a Hippeastrum!!! I love it. They get better every year planted in free draining soil in as much full sun as my garden can give them!! Er just some nit picking perhaps but Naked Lady aka Belladonna Amaryllis is a Nerine as far as I know. The plant just has one real nick name which it shares with another small white European wildflower bulb. It got its Amaryllis nickname from the growers because it sold easier but it is, as far as I know, still officially a Nerine. Perhaps a specialist on this topic can help us out here? No expert ...... Jersey & Guernsey Lilies are nerines but the Naked Lady is different and I've found this link for the belladonna which sort of explains the Amaryllis connection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmaryllisI'm off to visit Guernsey in a few weeks and I hope to visit the Guernsey Nerine Collection and post a few pictures - they are completely different to the belladonna  |
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Post by Plocket on Oct 5, 2007 7:07:43 GMT
I thought this would have been guessed in a few seconds! Perhaps it's my rubbish picture! I'm sure this will be very easy to guess Well it looks like Forsythia or Broom to me  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2007 7:20:50 GMT
Mahonia?
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 5, 2007 7:52:15 GMT
Er just some nit picking perhaps but Naked Lady aka Belladonna Amaryllis is a Nerine as far as I know. The plant just has one real nick name which it shares with another small white European wildflower bulb. It got its Amaryllis nickname from the growers because it sold easier but it is, as far as I know, still officially a Nerine. Perhaps a specialist on this topic can help us out here? No expert ...... Jersey & Guernsey Lilies are nerines but the Naked Lady is different and I've found this link for the belladonna which sort of explains the Amaryllis connection. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AmaryllisI'm off to visit Guernsey in a few weeks and I hope to visit the Guernsey Nerine Collection and post a few pictures - they are completely different to the belladonna Ah good. Will leave you with the heavy task of finding out all you can about it than. ;D Some work cut out for you on your holiday. |
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 5, 2007 8:00:53 GMT
Something yellow ;D
Is it a bulb?
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Post by Weeterrier on Oct 5, 2007 8:15:08 GMT
No Tig, it's a very lovely picture. Now that Mahonia has been mentioned, that sounds correct. I have never looked up close at the flowers. If it is Mahonia, i'll look at it with new eyes next year ;D
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 5, 2007 16:29:02 GMT
I thought it may be Mahonia too.
S x
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Post by Tig on Oct 5, 2007 18:46:13 GMT
I did think you would all get it in minutes - but well done Sara, WT and SusieS - it is Mahonia Charity and is flowering now, with lots of buds to come through - Gold stars all round
Tig
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 5, 2007 18:49:08 GMT
Thanks Tig Brilliant pic! It's soooo beautiful when blown up. I have to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Mahonia but, after seeing you picture  S x |
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Post by Tig on Oct 5, 2007 23:29:18 GMT
Well 'cos I'm useless at guessing - I can at least take pics - so any guesses on this one?  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 6, 2007 7:18:26 GMT
Witch hazel?
Hammamelis ?
S x
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Post by Chuckles on Oct 6, 2007 7:32:06 GMT
I thought that too Susie ;D although I couldn't remember the proper name, was thinking Hama? something Comes in a lovely burnt orange too if I recall. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 6, 2007 10:34:55 GMT
yes - does looks like witch hazel. At this time of year though? I have the yellowy/orange one and it flowers late winter/early spring
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Post by Tig on Oct 6, 2007 11:44:18 GMT
Not witch hazel - I did take the pic this week - although I have never seen the flowers on this before (clue?) Tig
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Post by Tig on Oct 6, 2007 15:20:39 GMT
It's a lettuce that has gone to seed!! This is much easier - and prettier   |
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Post by nightowl on Oct 6, 2007 19:19:18 GMT
Not witch hazel - I did take the pic this week - although I have never seen the flowers on this before (clue?) Tig Sooo... not Witch Hazel ( too early anyway, even if plants are all over the shop at the mo....) What about Sarcococca Humilis or a close relative of....? |
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Post by Weeterrier on Oct 8, 2007 8:41:50 GMT
It's a lettuce that has gone to seed!! This is much easier - and prettier Glad you think so |
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 8, 2007 9:40:43 GMT
Pepper? Chilli?
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Post by Plocket on Oct 8, 2007 9:44:40 GMT
It looks like some sort of begonia to me |
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Post by Tig on Oct 8, 2007 19:38:56 GMT
No, sorry not pepper, chilli or begonia. It is flowering in my garden now - and I had to use macro to get a clear picture of it! |
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Post by Ruthie on Oct 8, 2007 19:49:04 GMT
Elaeagnus?
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Post by Tig on Oct 8, 2007 19:52:22 GMT
Not Elaeagnus (cracking good guess though suparuthie - I can see the likeness!)
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Post by Ruthie on Oct 8, 2007 20:10:13 GMT
Can't be Euonymous 'cos they flower in the Spring. Mine have got berries on now (jolly good year for them too).....Sorry, just thinking aloud!
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 10, 2007 8:19:27 GMT
It's not Ilex is it ................<floweringatthewrongtimeoftheyear,me thinksstupidanswersmiley!> S x |
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 10, 2007 18:01:43 GMT
Miniature cucumber thingummy that is a fruit but not a cucumber.
Gosh I am getting worse by the minute ;D
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 10, 2007 18:05:00 GMT
Miniature cucumber thingummy that is a fruit but not a cucumber. Gosh I am getting worse by the minute ;D I'll second that Dutchy S x |
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Post by Tig on Oct 10, 2007 18:23:06 GMT
It's not Ilex is it ................<floweringatthewrongtimeoftheyear,me thinksstupidanswersmiley!> S x  Well done Susie - it is indeed ;D Ilex x. altaclerensis (Golden King) - flowering and it has berries at the same time - climate change eh? Tig |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Oct 10, 2007 22:08:48 GMT
Flippin' 'eck..........I shall have to ask for a payrise at work ;D S x |
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