Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:50:34 +0100, "Capt T"
wrote:

Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Himalayan balsam. Lots of common names.
http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/weedguid/hbalsam2.htm (lots of sites
too!)
Considered a weed of river banks. Explosive seed pods, great fun for
children.

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.



Pam in Bristol

"Capt T" wrote in message
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Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.

I'm pretty sure its an invasive weed. I seem to recall that its invading the
lake District........the name escapes me, but I'll try to find out tomorrow.
Jenny

In message , Capt T
writes
Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.



Try Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). This is an invasive
plant, tho' not as bad as Japanese Knotweed.
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

oh dear would explain its quick growth and sudden appearance..will look
forward to your reply

regards


"JennyC" wrote in message
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"Capt T" wrote in message
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Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.

I'm pretty sure its an invasive weed. I seem to recall that its invading
the
lake District........the name escapes me, but I'll try to find out
tomorrow.
Jenny

"Capt T" wrote in message
...
Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.
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Definitely Indian Balsam~ Impatiens glandulifera[Policeman's helmet]
Introduced from the Himalayas in 1839. Requires moisture. Not a real
problem and well worth growing to amuse children[and dads] with its
explosive fruits. The seeds can really sting.
Best Wishes Brian.

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"Capt T" wrote in message
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Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.
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Definitely Indian Balsam~ Impatiens glandulifera[Policeman's helmet]
Introduced from the Himalayas in 1839. Requires moisture. Not a real
problem and well worth growing to amuse children[and dads] with its
explosive fruits. The seeds can really sting.
Best Wishes Brian.

I'd get rid of it if I were you. You'll be pulling the seedlings up ad
infinitum.
This stuff has colonised river banks near me to the extent that nothing else
grows there in summer.

Andy.