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"Sacha" wrote...
Gopher said:

Please help settle a domestic argument/discussion.

See:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33497416@N06/4483400749/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33497416@N06/4483400611/

They're actually in a vase.

Thanks.

Alstroemeria but I don't know which one. They're a good cut flower
and last a long time in a vase and are also known as Peruvian lilies
You more usually see them in orange and sometimes in a sort of creamy
pale yellow. I really like the species one, Alstromeria pulchella.

Excellent garden plants too, already making good growth in our garden
so quite hardy too.

Many thanks to both of you. I had Peruvian Lily and Chris knew it began
with an "A" but couldn't find/fully recall it. So I guess we were both
right..... and we have a couple in the garden. Another couple of senior
gardening moments!

I agree Sacha - the A. pulchella is very beautiful; most exotic.

Thanks again .... any thoughts on my posting on Echinacea seeds? I'd
hate to think I'm wasting space in our very packed greenhouse.
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Gopher .... I know my place!