On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:33:17 +0100, Serena Blanchflower
wrote:



I have recently bought a new house and this plant is in the back garden.
I have no idea what it is and the recent hot weather looks to be taking
its toll on and it is now wilting quite a lot. Any ideas ?

Looks like a Fatsia Japonica.

It is a Fatsia. Usually grown as houseplants they're fine outside in
the UK but MUST be grown in shade. They're hardy if given frost
protection in severe winters.

Andy