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ID of exotic flower please
Does anyone recognise this? It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody
stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
ID of exotic flower please
On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:07:12 +0000, Sacha
wrote: Does anyone recognise this? It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg It doesn't say much for Hillhouse Nursery if you can't recognise a plant, does it? |
ID of exotic flower please
Sacha writes
Does anyone recognise this? It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg At first sight it looks like a Banksia -- Kay |
ID of exotic flower please
On 12 Mar, 18:24, Sacha wrote:
On 12/3/09 17:59, in article , "K" wrote: Sacha writes Does anyone recognise this? *It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. *But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. *The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg At first sight it looks like a Banksia I put that to Ray and he thinks that's a definite 'maybe' *I don't really like them but always think of them as stonking great muscly things - don't know why, really. *Here's another photo which is a bit more helpful, I think:http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5zc44.jpg -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online My first thought is a Grevillia flower before it's fully open http://www.flickr.com/photos/27238688@N00/189639388 David Hill |
ID of exotic flower please
On 12/3/09 21:00, in article
, "Dave Hill" wrote: On 12 Mar, 18:24, Sacha wrote: On 12/3/09 17:59, in article , "K" wrote: Sacha writes Does anyone recognise this? *It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. *But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. *The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg At first sight it looks like a Banksia I put that to Ray and he thinks that's a definite 'maybe' *I don't really like them but always think of them as stonking great muscly things - don't know why, really. *Here's another photo which is a bit more helpful, I think:http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5zc44.jpg -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online My first thought is a Grevillia flower before it's fully open http://www.flickr.com/photos/27238688@N00/189639388 David Hill But do any Grevilleas grow in those long flower heads? The ones I've seen are like small 'balls' of flowers. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
ID of exotic flower please
"Sacha" wrote "Dave Hill" wrote: Sacha wrote: k wrote: Sacha writes Does anyone recognise this? It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg At first sight it looks like a Banksia I put that to Ray and he thinks that's a definite 'maybe' I don't really like them but always think of them as stonking great muscly things - don't know why, really. Here's another photo which is a bit more helpful, I think:http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5zc44.jpg -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online My first thought is a Grevillia flower before it's fully open http://www.flickr.com/photos/27238688@N00/189639388 But do any Grevilleas grow in those long flower heads? The ones I've seen are like small 'balls' of flowers. Take a look at this... http://www.australisplants.com.au/or...talSunset1.jpg probably not the cultivar but take a look at the leaves too. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
ID of exotic flower please
On 12/3/09 23:07, in article , "Bob Hobden"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote "Dave Hill" wrote: Sacha wrote: k wrote: Sacha writes Does anyone recognise this? It's a shrub, I feel pretty sure and has woody stems and leaves rather like a Callistemon. But the curly bits on the flower remind me of Grevillea, though the flower head is probably between 4 and 6" long and is conical. The leaves are a greyish green, narrow and about 2" long. http://i44.tinypic.com/2uekw8h.jpg At first sight it looks like a Banksia I put that to Ray and he thinks that's a definite 'maybe' I don't really like them but always think of them as stonking great muscly things - don't know why, really. Here's another photo which is a bit more helpful, I think:http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5zc44.jpg -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online My first thought is a Grevillia flower before it's fully open http://www.flickr.com/photos/27238688@N00/189639388 But do any Grevilleas grow in those long flower heads? The ones I've seen are like small 'balls' of flowers. Take a look at this... http://www.australisplants.com.au/or...villeaCoastalS unset1.jpg probably not the cultivar but take a look at the leaves too. That's very, very close, Bob. The one I've got in a bouquet is so similar to that. Grevillea it is, surely? You and David Hill must be right, I think. Now I need to pin down which it is, precisely. And also wonder if we can find a shoot or two to from which to take cuttings! It's a lovely thing. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
ID of exotic flower please
It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may
be too long for that species even though there are several quite diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them. |
ID of exotic flower please
"Sacha" wrote in message
That's very, very close, Bob. The one I've got in a bouquet is so similar to that. Grevillea it is, surely? You and David Hill must be right, I think. Now I need to pin down which it is, precisely. And also wonder if we can find a shoot or two to from which to take cuttings! It's a lovely thing. Have a look at: http://asgap.org.au/grev1.html A good starting point for info on Grevilleas. |
ID of exotic flower please
On 13/3/09 05:15, in article
, "DaveP" wrote: It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may be too long for that species even though there are several quite diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them. Thanks, Dave and to others who answered helpfully. Interesting, Kay thought it was a Banksia, given its actual name. Am I right in thinking it wouldn't be hardy here? It looks too exotic, somehow. And in NZ - while I remember - we saw a very low-growing Grevillea being used as ground cover. The owner didn't know its name and it's not one we'd seen before. It's a very pretty leaf - do you know which it is? This was in the warmer North Island. http://i41.tinypic.com/bdqr6c.jpg -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
ID of exotic flower please
On 13/3/09 05:16, in article
, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message That's very, very close, Bob. The one I've got in a bouquet is so similar to that. Grevillea it is, surely? You and David Hill must be right, I think. Now I need to pin down which it is, precisely. And also wonder if we can find a shoot or two to from which to take cuttings! It's a lovely thing. Have a look at: http://asgap.org.au/grev1.html A good starting point for info on Grevilleas. That's a marvellous site! I've bookmarked it for future reference. Many thanks. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
ID of exotic flower please
Sacha writes
On 13/3/09 05:15, in article , "DaveP" wrote: It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may be too long for that species even though there are several quite diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them. Thanks, Dave and to others who answered helpfully. Interesting, Kay thought it was a Banksia, given its actual name. It might not be named for its superficial similarity to Banksia, it might simply be honouring the same botanist -- Kay |
ID of exotic flower please
Sacha wrote:
On 13/3/09 05:15, in article , "DaveP" wrote: It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may be too long for that species even though there are several quite diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them. Thanks, Dave and to others who answered helpfully. Interesting, Kay thought it was a Banksia, given its actual name. Am I right in thinking it wouldn't be hardy here? It looks too exotic, somehow. And in NZ - while I remember - we saw a very low-growing Grevillea being used as ground cover. The owner didn't know its name and it's not one we'd seen before. It's a very pretty leaf - do you know which it is? This was in the warmer North Island. http://i41.tinypic.com/bdqr6c.jpg There are dozens of Grevilleas (many hybrids). Many of these are hardy in the UK (particularly those based around G. rosmarinifolia). I have grown "G.rosmarinifolia" (it's in quotes because although that's what I bought it as, it may be a hybrid) for years, and it's quite hardy here in Sussex, growing in good wealden clay! It's now approaching 4 metres in height, and is in flower for most months of the year. As to its hardiness, it has shrugged off -8°C without a blink - even the flower buds haven't been touched. You may be interested in http://www.anzplantsoc.org.uk -- Jeff |
ID of exotic flower please
On 13/3/09 11:50, in article , "K"
wrote: Sacha writes On 13/3/09 05:15, in article , "DaveP" wrote: It is Grevillea and very close to G. banksii, but the flower spike may be too long for that species even though there are several quite diverse forms. There have been quite a few banksii hybrids over the years and it's a fairly safe bet that this is one of them. Thanks, Dave and to others who answered helpfully. Interesting, Kay thought it was a Banksia, given its actual name. It might not be named for its superficial similarity to Banksia, it might simply be honouring the same botanist Could be but it's a striking coincidence, if so! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
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