|
Identification please - if possible
On May 16, 12:45 pm, echinosum
wrote: Judith in France;791999 Wrote: Now, of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Plants and seeds are widely available, you shouldn't have a problem. Not so rare. But be aware that they are fast-growing, wide-spreading trees, so need a lot of room. They also create a lot of shade. And the flowers are held high up, so it is best to plant it somewhere where you will have a good view of it from a location higher than where it is planted. I used to have one outside my 1st-storey window when I was a student in Oxford. -- echinosum I have just the place for it. I am having an Acacia taken downas there are three in that part of the garden ad I will plant the new tree in its place. Judith |
Identification please - if possible
On May 16, 12:24 am, Janet Tweedy wrote:
In article , Judith in France writes I've Googled it - yes, that is exactly what it is, thank you and Jeff. Now, short of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Judith They germinate really easily Judith, i gave away about 15 last year and the year before as they grow quite quickly. You should be able to get the seeds from quite a few sources -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraphhttp://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk I miss your plants Janet, I had to leave them behind in England - hint!!!! Judith |
Identification please - if possible
On May 16, 11:28 am, Sacha wrote:
On 16/5/08 11:02, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 16, 8:55 am, Sacha wrote: On 15/5/08 22:28, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 15, 10:13 pm, Sacha wrote: snip Paulownia tomentosa, Judith - I'm pretty sure. snip I've Googled it - yes, that is exactly what it is, thank you and Jeff. Now, short of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Judith I'll send you some when ours 'does its thing'. You'll have to email me your address because in my usual inefficient fashion, I've lost it or 'put it in a safe place', as I prefer to think of it. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Thank you Sacha, you and your filing system!!! Judith I know - it's hopeless. I had it on my computer but I don't think I transferred it when I bought this new one! I promise that this time it will go into the physical address book, as well as the computer one. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Do I hear an echo? Did I hear that last year :-) Judith |
Identification please - if possible
On May 16, 12:45 pm, echinosum
wrote: Judith in France;791999 Wrote: Now, short of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Plants and seeds are widely available, you shouldn't have a problem. Not so rare. But be aware that they are fast-growing, wide-spreading trees, so need a lot of room. They also create a lot of shade. And the flowers are held high up, so it is best to plant it somewhere where you will have a good view of it from a location higher than where it is planted. I used to have one outside my 1st-storey window when I was a student in Oxford. -- echinosum I have just the spot for it - which college in Oxford? Judith |
Identification please - if possible
On 16/5/08 21:49, in article
, "Judith in France" wrote: On May 16, 11:28 am, Sacha wrote: On 16/5/08 11:02, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 16, 8:55 am, Sacha wrote: On 15/5/08 22:28, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 15, 10:13 pm, Sacha wrote: snip Paulownia tomentosa, Judith - I'm pretty sure. snip I've Googled it - yes, that is exactly what it is, thank you and Jeff. Now, short of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Judith I'll send you some when ours 'does its thing'. You'll have to email me your address because in my usual inefficient fashion, I've lost it or 'put it in a safe place', as I prefer to think of it. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Thank you Sacha, you and your filing system!!! Judith I know - it's hopeless. I had it on my computer but I don't think I transferred it when I bought this new one! I promise that this time it will go into the physical address book, as well as the computer one. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Do I hear an echo? Did I hear that last year :-) Judith Evil and unworthy person! No you did not1 I think. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Identification please - if possible
On May 17, 12:04 am, Sacha wrote:
On 16/5/08 21:49, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 16, 11:28 am, Sacha wrote: On 16/5/08 11:02, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 16, 8:55 am, Sacha wrote: On 15/5/08 22:28, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On May 15, 10:13 pm, Sacha wrote: snip Paulownia tomentosa, Judith - I'm pretty sure. snip I've Googled it - yes, that is exactly what it is, thank you and Jeff. Now, short of taking a stepladder there, how can I get some seeds? Judith I'll send you some when ours 'does its thing'. You'll have to email me your address because in my usual inefficient fashion, I've lost it or 'put it in a safe place', as I prefer to think of it. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Thank you Sacha, you and your filing system!!! Judith I know - it's hopeless. I had it on my computer but I don't think I transferred it when I bought this new one! I promise that this time it will go into the physical address book, as well as the computer one. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Do I hear an echo? Did I hear that last year :-) Judith Evil and unworthy person! No you did not1 I think. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' ROFL - I have all emails archived but I would have to trawl through thousands to find it, it's best that I send it to you again :-) Judith p.s. what eats parsel in the garden, mine is getting nibbled? |
Identification please - if possible
On May 17, 8:36 am, Chris Hogg wrote:
Arnold-Forster ('Shrubs for the Milder Counties', Country Life, 1948) warns of a potential problem with Paulownia in that it sets its flower buds in the autumn, so they are liable to damage by frost etc. through the winter before flowering in May. He also says that it's tender when young, and he is rather sceptical about it's ability to thrive in the UK climate other than on the south coast, saying it is apt to be gaunt in habit, and that it prefers hotter summers than ours. But he was writing 60 years ago when the climate was colder, and if you've seen one in France near you that is flourishing, go for it. IME, it germinates embarrassingly easily from fresh seed. If you rummage around on the ground underneath that tree you will find seed capsules that may still contain seeds from last year, or perhaps collect them from the lower branches. -- Chris Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea. Mild, but very exposed to salt gales E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net Hi Chris, thanks for that. I couldn't reach even the lower branches, that why I threw stones up to try and knock off the seeds. I'm surprised it thrives here as the Winter is vicious. It is growing in a small square in Auzon, which is about 50 kilometres South of Clermont Ferrand, so we are fairly well set for good weather but because of the altitude, we are in the Massif Central, we get snow and lots of it. If we go skiing with friends or family (I no longer ski) we got to Super Besse which is not that far from our home, take a look at the weather there!!! I will drive down to Auzon in a few days and scrabble on the ground and see what I can find - thanks. Judith |
Identification please - if possible
In article
, Judith in France writes I miss your plants Janet, I had to leave them behind in England - hint!!!! Judith Bit behind this year Judith what with one thing and another but will try to get you some later if I have your address. Not sure about sending stuff abroad? Janet -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraph http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:06 PM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter