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Post by purplejulia on Feb 23, 2008 16:14:15 GMT
I went out into the garden this afternoon and noticed this was beginning to flower. I love the delicate pink flowers.  PJ |
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Post by andy on Feb 23, 2008 16:35:30 GMT
Crikey that is early. They are an early flowering shrub anyway but not until april. No signs of life on mine yet. PS...have you ever grown the yellow scented Ribes....R. Odoratum...gorgeous  |
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Post by purplejulia on Feb 23, 2008 16:43:04 GMT
Andy, I inherited this when I moved in. I have to admit I had to look at my Tree and Shrub Expert Book and as you rightly say, it is early. In the book it mentions the R. Odoratum - I may consider looking for one to plant as I love scented shrubs.
PJ
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Post by andy on Feb 23, 2008 17:31:40 GMT
I adore Ribes PJ....at a time when the garden is full of yellow and blue, it's nice to have a bit of scarlet (although Tulips will be out)....i have some R. S. 'Pullborough scarlet' at work for the first time and i can't wait to see them in flower.
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Post by Shrubrose on Feb 24, 2008 16:02:41 GMT
Blimey! Agree with Andy, PJ. That is early. I have loads of R.s. about the place and they're in leaf now but they dont usually flower till end March/early April. Delightful bush, I just love the smell. Reminds me of childhood. Must look out for the yellow variety (thanks Andy!).
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Feb 24, 2008 16:25:48 GMT
Crikey, that is very early! Mine's just starting to bud!
S x
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Post by Shrubrose on Feb 24, 2008 17:35:35 GMT
O-er! On the strength of PJ's pic, I went out to look at mine and it's got flower buds on it too!! And it's not in a sheltered spot by any means.
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 24, 2008 17:40:34 GMT
Sadly, I don't have one, but a few branches of it in a vase with some daffodils spells Spring to me. I love the smell, but some people think it smells like cat urine.  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Feb 24, 2008 17:54:14 GMT
 Have often heard it said Wee! But I still love it and agree, it 'shouts' of spring being here
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Post by Tig on Feb 24, 2008 23:31:17 GMT
My neighbours is in flower and has been for a couple of weeks - mine is just starting to show a few green shoots - they are within yards of each other? Tig
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Post by Shrubrose on Feb 25, 2008 6:56:52 GMT
Look on it this way Tig - you get a longer show and that scent - hmmmm. Lovely |
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