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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 19:14:04 GMT
Hello, thought I would start a new thread. I thought I had lots of clumps of snowdrops coming up all over the garden but after visiting a gc today and seeing theirs I don't think these are snowdrops  I have enclosed a photos of a couple of clumps   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 19:15:52 GMT
This is very pretty and currently behind compost bin No 1, any ideas on what it is??  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 19, 2007 19:23:41 GMT
They don't look like snowdrops to me either TJ, possibly Grape Hyacynth - Muscari. the other pic I think a Japonica/Chaenomeles  |
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Post by skarloey on Jan 19, 2007 19:26:55 GMT
Are the 'Snowdrops' sea pinks?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 19:29:10 GMT
They don't look like snowdrops to me either TJ, possibley Grape Hyacinths (sp) the other pic I think a Japonica/Chaenomeles Thanks BB, just did a look on wikipedia and certainly is a Chaenomeles. Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 19:31:03 GMT
Are the 'Snowdrops' sea pinks? ooooo, will have to see what happens when they flower, any idea when sea pinks should flower?? there is no sign of anything yet! |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 19, 2007 19:37:36 GMT
If they are Grape Hyacynth - Muscari the leaves always come first and mine flop everywhere like on your photo, the flowers come later in spring. They look like this |
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Post by skarloey on Jan 19, 2007 19:42:08 GMT
Sea Pinks come later i think! So I'd go with Chuckles Grape hyacinths! ;D Spread like buggery too. I'm still pulling them out my front garden!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 19:42:48 GMT
I think you are right BB, I looked on Wikipedia as well and the leaves looked identical, when do they usually flower?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 20:05:42 GMT
Trunkyjo Muscari Grape Hyacinths flower from April To May.
My leaves have been up since November.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 19, 2007 20:32:08 GMT
TJ I've sent you a PM about your Gdn Photo thread. |
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Post by Jonah on Jan 19, 2007 20:33:46 GMT
I think Muscari as they look very much like mine do at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 21:19:26 GMT
The shrub with the lovely red flowers looks like Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' AGM
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 11:35:12 GMT
We have fuschia in the garden, I was just having a wander round and noticed on two of the biggest branches of it near to the base of the plant are clumps of white eggs (look like eggs), any idea what type of eggs and what I should do with the plant?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 20, 2007 11:43:30 GMT
TJ without seeing the eggs I cant say what they are, but the organic method is to squash them!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 16:26:26 GMT
TJ
There are a number of different varieties of muscari but if you have the same stuff that I have, it's an absolute nightmare. It spreads like wildfire and despite my best efforts for the last 7 years, I still can't get rid of the damn stuff.
I really really really really hate it !
FA x
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Post by Plocket on Jan 20, 2007 17:28:33 GMT
The pinky red flowers are definately a Japanese Quince/Chaenomeles and the grassy bits could be muscari. Dig a few up and see if there are tiny bulbs, or just roots!
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 22, 2007 8:41:15 GMT
Certainly doesn't look like any of the sea pinks in my garden.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 22, 2007 8:52:56 GMT
Any more you want ID'ing TJ....think we've done these two  ;D |
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I have enclosed a photos of a couple of clumps
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