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Post by Chuckles on Jun 26, 2008 10:52:19 GMT
Glad you sorted that one out Jasmine coz I've just been comparing my pic with Shadylady's pics and  I have to confess I get totally lost with names anyway, but when they seem to have two or more I stand no chance at all ;D |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 26, 2008 11:05:51 GMT
I thought I was getting a lovely new purple penstemon Chuckles and then found out I had 2 of the same lovely purple penstemon! Ah well, you live and learn!  |
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Post by Auricula on Jun 26, 2008 16:26:07 GMT
There are several penstemons which appear to look the same and have 2 names ( if you see what I mean?!  ) I had to go for my pre operation assessment yesterday and the hospital is near the National Trust garden at Trelissick,so we popped in for lunch........so........how did the penstemons apple blossom and white bedder find their way into my car boot?? spooky  ;D ;D |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 26, 2008 19:03:13 GMT
Apple Blossom is one of the best, I think.
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 26, 2008 19:12:29 GMT
We had an Apple Blossom under our apple tree at our old house and it is one of the prettiest penstemons. It didn't seem to mind being in dappled shade all day and it really flourished.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 19:20:45 GMT
Thanks for clearing this up for me jasmine |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 26, 2008 20:12:16 GMT
You're welcome! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2008 12:09:03 GMT
Beautiful ... can't wait for mine to flower. Just to say that they are as easy from seed as from cutting; I sowed 'tubular bells purple' (http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/catalogue/product/2552-1/) earlier this year and now have three very healthy little plants ... cheers ...
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Post by Auricula on Aug 20, 2008 21:35:30 GMT
I've just spent £60 on line at Hayloft plants, buying lovely penstemons Trouble is......I only loked at a fraction of what they had to offer and just know that I'll be back for more Does anyone know of an organisation called Penstemons Anonymous I could join?? ;D ;D |
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Post by Tig on Aug 20, 2008 23:09:14 GMT
We can support you with your addiction on here auricula - it is more like 'join the club'  Everyone must admit what their latest plant addiction is - we should start a new thread! x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 21, 2008 6:22:11 GMT
That's a very good idea Tig. |
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Post by Auricula on Aug 21, 2008 9:04:40 GMT
I'll second that - off out now to local nursery....NOT buying penstemons!!!  |
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 21, 2008 9:24:22 GMT
What did you buy Auricula? I bought Strawberries and Cream from them last year - the flowers are huge!
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 21, 2008 12:36:28 GMT
Penstemon Strawberries and Cream.  Had to nip out and get a piccie of it! |
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Post by Auricula on Aug 21, 2008 21:53:42 GMT
Oooh lovely, I haven't seen that one I bought a variety of mid sized ones - I'm making a cut flower bed and also hope to take lots of cuttings from named varieties ( the ones I have have mainly lost their labels!! ) I got raven,whits bedder,alice hindley,countess dalkeith, a couple of blue ones,hustler red and others They look in really good condition so I'm hopeful |
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 24, 2008 10:41:18 GMT
How big were the plants that you ordered Auricula - mine were about 5" tall and I kept them in pots last year but they are doing really well this year. I just wondered about ordering now - as it's a bit later in the season I wondered whether the plants would be bigger. Like Crocus the plants travelled well as they were packed so well.
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Post by Auricula on Aug 24, 2008 15:57:12 GMT
They varied between 4" and 6" high and were reasonably bushy for their size. I potted them into 3" or $2 pots and will keep them in my unheated greenhouse until spring.I am thinking of ordering a few more before it gets too late and then I will desist until 2009 ;D |
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Post by Auricula on Aug 24, 2008 15:59:06 GMT
oops - not $2 pots silly .....4" ones!!! I also got some pinks from Whetmans, did the same to them and they are looking good too |
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 24, 2008 16:29:46 GMT
Sounds as though you get the same size plant regardless of how early/late in the season you order. I always wonder what happens to the plants that get too big to sell/post. I could give some of them a very good home! ;D
Think I will go ahead with my order as they have a hardy geranium that I have my eye on and a couple of veronicas!
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Post by Auricula on Aug 24, 2008 17:54:01 GMT
Do let me know which ones you get - they have some yummy ones |
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 22, 2008 11:56:12 GMT
Didn't do my Hayloft order in the end - decided to wait until spring. But... did buy Penstemon Just Jayne at the GC this morning (instead! ;D ). It is a very bright pink - I haven't ever seen one before. Will post a photo later if I get a minute!
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Post by Auricula on Sept 22, 2008 18:14:10 GMT
Sounds good - don't know that one |
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 23, 2008 20:44:45 GMT
This is Just Jayne! Checked Hayloft's site last night and they sell it too.  |
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Post by Auricula on Sept 23, 2008 22:56:01 GMT
Yummy!! I need to order some more from Haylofts and I'll definitely add that one to the list - thanks - I'll be bankrupt at this rate !! Still, as all my money is in HBOS, I think I'd better spend it before they lose it ;D ;D |
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 24, 2008 6:52:05 GMT
Sounds like an excellent plan Auricula! ;D
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Post by Biggles on Sept 24, 2008 18:44:02 GMT
I got a Free packet of Penstemon Seeds (Mixed Colours) with the Amateur Gardening magazine if anyone is interested I can post them on to you. Just PM me--
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Post by Biggles on Sept 24, 2008 19:19:44 GMT
Whoops--Cancel that offer--the Pkt of seeds have found a home--
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Post by Weeterrier on Oct 1, 2008 22:43:51 GMT
Oh dear, Auricula, that is a new one Using the collapse of a High St bank as an excuse for buying plants. I have shares in Bradford and Bingley...................Mmmmmmmm what can I buy? |
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Post by Auricula on Oct 2, 2008 13:06:27 GMT
Not only plants W.T - I have just ordered a 12' by 8' cedar greenhouse and a 6' by 8' alpine house eat your heart out HBOS!! ;D ;D |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 9, 2009 14:30:05 GMT
I've just bought another penstemon. It's called Russian River. I've never heard the name before but it is a very rich purple colour.
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I have to confess I get totally lost with names anyway, but when they seem to have two or more I stand no chance at all ;D
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