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Photinia species
This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years
old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote:
This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said:
On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On 18/03/2013 18:01, Sacha wrote:
On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. How about P. davidiana, which can make a small/medium tree? It may also be worth your while to check on Stranvaesi spp. since a name change occurred between the two genera some time ago. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 2013-03-18 18:34:34 +0000, Spider said:
On 18/03/2013 18:01, Sacha wrote: On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. How about P. davidiana, which can make a small/medium tree? It may also be worth your while to check on Stranvaesi spp. since a name change occurred between the two genera some time ago. I think both are a distinct possibility. Ray just can't remember and nothing suggested so far has jogged his memory at all. A man came to the garden in the 80s (Keeper of the Valley Garden at Windsor) whose knowledge was simply immense. He asked Ray if he was propagating that Photinia and Ray said 'no'. This chap, John Bond, barked 'You should be'! I tend to agree with him! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On 18/03/2013 22:53, Sacha wrote:
On 2013-03-18 18:34:34 +0000, Spider said: On 18/03/2013 18:01, Sacha wrote: On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. How about P. davidiana, which can make a small/medium tree? It may also be worth your while to check on Stranvaesi spp. since a name change occurred between the two genera some time ago. I think both are a distinct possibility. Ray just can't remember and nothing suggested so far has jogged his memory at all. A man came to the garden in the 80s (Keeper of the Valley Garden at Windsor) whose knowledge was simply immense. He asked Ray if he was propagating that Photinia and Ray said 'no'. This chap, John Bond, barked 'You should be'! I tend to agree with him! Well, I've just googled "Photinias at Valley Garden Windsor" and the only Photoinia named is P. davidiana. Is it possible that John Bond (having been inspired) managed to source the same Photinia as yours, or that Ray gave him some cuttings material? Just a thought. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk What about Birmingham? -- Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella and Lapageria rosea cvs http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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On 2013-03-18 21:07:29 +0000, Charlie Pridham said:
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk What about Birmingham? That's another possible! I'll try to get a close up of one leaf today. Next time you and Liz are this way (Totnes Plant Fair?) I hope you'll come over anyway but perhaps you'd take a look and see what you think. Did you ever meet this John Ward, Charlie? He came in here because he sometimes went past on his way to visit an aunt in St Ives, I believe. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On 2013-03-19 10:49:25 +0000, Sacha said:
On 2013-03-18 21:07:29 +0000, Charlie Pridham said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2013-03-18 14:30:50 +0000, Spider said: On 17/03/2013 15:41, Sacha wrote: This is a very old Photinia in our garden. It's probably about 60 years old and though Ray was told the name a long time ago, he can't recall it now. If anyone can hazard a guess at its id, we'd be grateful. I like it a LOT more than P Red Robin because I like its rusty colour more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9369440...in/photostream Photinia 'Redstart'? It's reputed to be less fiery. I don't think so, though thanks, Spider. The one we have is pretty old, admittedly, but I don't think P Redstart gets large enough, even so. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk What about Birmingham? That's another possible! I'll try to get a close up of one leaf today. Next time you and Liz are this way (Totnes Plant Fair?) I hope you'll come over anyway but perhaps you'd take a look and see what you think. Did you ever meet this John Ward, Charlie? He came in here because he sometimes went past on his way to visit an aunt in St Ives, I believe. Blech! John Bond! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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