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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 12:32:53 GMT
with a Plant ID. There are three plants here and all three cards have disappeared - however this is the variety that the leaves go blackish. I would appreciate any help. Thanks. Rosefriend  |
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Post by sleepysunday on Nov 3, 2006 12:44:41 GMT
Alicat and I saw that plant at the Kings Heath Garden show. Ali subequently found a link to a webpage about it. Tried to find that link but without success so far. Ali might remember.
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 12:51:36 GMT
Alicat and I saw that plant at the Kings Heath Garden show. Ali subequently found a link to a webpage about it. Tried to find that link but without success so far. Ali might remember. Oh Sleepy it would be nice if she can remember. I have looked in my books and I cannot find anything. I planted the three under my Acer palmatum Butterfly and I must admit they have done well. Rosefriend |
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Post by Alicat on Nov 3, 2006 13:06:52 GMT
Hi rosefriend I'm on the case - I just can't remember where I posted the message to sleepy. bare with me.   At the mo all I can remember is it is an alpine. Alicat. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 13:09:04 GMT
Hi Alicat - yes that is as far as I got as well - that it is an alpine- there is a variety that is green and stays green as far as I know.
Thanks for the help
Rosefriend
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Post by Alicat on Nov 3, 2006 13:31:02 GMT
;D ;D Hi rosefriend I think this is the one. Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'Alicat.  Edited This is one link that I have found in google hope it helps but there are loads more. www.jeeperscreepers.info/seeplant.html?plantnumber=1.316.370If you have any problems trying to find it let me know and I will copy and paste the info for you. Alicat. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 13:40:34 GMT
Hey Alicat
I have googled and it certainly looks as though you have hit the nail on the head. Great - thanks a lot. I have been looking for 2 days now.
I must admit it really is a lovely "mulch" for pots and the roots stay small as well - I just hope that it copes with the winter.
Thanks again
Rosefriend
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Post by Alicat on Nov 3, 2006 13:59:06 GMT
Glad I could Help. Yes it is a lovely plant. as sleepy said we found it at KH Park. And on my way out at the end I saw it on a stand and wrote the information down. BTW I still haven't found where I posted it the first time round. Alicat Hope everyone is well - Have a good weekend.
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 14:05:05 GMT
As it says that they can be easily divided I have decided to plant another Acer with them - I really am taken by them.
The man at my GC knows that I want plants that are a little different - well he certainly chose well this time.
Thanks for the website as well - I have downloaded it.
Rosefriend
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Post by piggingardener on Nov 3, 2006 14:08:05 GMT
Thanks Rosefriend and Alicat for bringing this plant to my attention. It looks lovely in the pot and would make a great change from gravel IMO. Must see if I can get some seeds!! PG  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 3, 2006 15:02:25 GMT
Hi PG
I bought 3 plants this year in May and they have spread to the whole of the pot - I think it is a lovely plant and so much nicer than mulch - gravel, bark or what have you.
Also very easy to tend to - water and I fed them with a slow working fertilizer - no problems and they look great under the variagated acer. As far as seeds are concerned - well I am sorry but I cannot help you there.
Rosefriend
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Post by piggingardener on Nov 3, 2006 15:13:59 GMT
Hi Rosefriend
I have had a quick look for seeds this afternoon but no luck so far. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for the plant itself. We have three acers in pots and I would love to underplant them with this.
PG
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