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Mystery plant
Hi
I received a nice plant for my birthday but have no idea what it is !! There was no label and my sister in law did not ask at the GC............ Pictures at : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm It looks as if it might need to come indoors for the winter......... Jenny |
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I must say I don't know, my first thought was purple Basil (Also known as
Indian Basil), but no mater how much I rub the screen I cant get any smell from it. If so it is perennial but not frost hardy. I would be inclined to take a few cuttings now to over winter, ( and would post 1 to .........) Hope someone can name it for you. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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"David Hill" wrote in message ... I must say I don't know, my first thought was purple Basil (Also known as Indian Basil), but no mater how much I rub the screen I cant get any smell from it. Hi David, It does not smell much of anything......... If so it is perennial but not frost hardy. I would be inclined to take a few cuttings now to over winter, ( and would post 1 to .........) LOL Hope someone can name it for you. David Hill Jenny |
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Not too sure about this, but there is a blue-flowered Teucrium. If so, I'm
fairly sure it needs some protection. Spider JennyC wrote in message ... Hi I received a nice plant for my birthday but have no idea what it is !! There was no label and my sister in law did not ask at the GC............ Pictures at : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm It looks as if it might need to come indoors for the winter......... Jenny |
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JennyC wrote I received a nice plant for my birthday but have no idea what it is !! There was no label and my sister in law did not ask at the GC............ Pictures at : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm It looks as if it might need to come indoors for the winter......... Jenny "Spider" wrote Not too sure about this, but there is a blue-flowered Teucrium. If so, I'm fairly sure it needs some protection. Spider Thanks for looking Spider ! I've checked some Teucrium images on Google, but it does not seem to be that. Here are a few more details about the plant: It's shrubby and not very tall - about a foot and a half high ATM The stems are more woody than sappy The leaves are smooth not 'furry' The leaves are not aromatic The underside of the leaves are dark purple (bit like the colour of a heuchera) The top side of the leaves is green/purple (looks a bit like a smooth sage leaf) The flower spikes are only about an inch long The flowers on the spike are quite small They do not have a scent I've added a close up of flowers and leaves to the URL with a pound coin for scale (I was going to use an euro but did not want to confuse people !) : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm Jenny |
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On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 22:38:35 +0100, "Spider"
wrote: I received a nice plant for my birthday but have no idea what it is !! There was no label and my sister in law did not ask at the GC............ Pictures at : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm It bears no resemblance to either of the two teucriums I have. It's not this is it?.......... http://www2.dicom.se/fuchsias/arborescens.html Pam in Bristol |
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"Pam Moore" wrote "Spider" wrote: I received a nice plant for my birthday but have no idea what it is !! There was no label and my sister in law did not ask at the GC............ Pictures at : http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ddsSodsIII.htm It bears no resemblance to either of the two teucriums I have. It's not this is it?.......... http://www2.dicom.se/fuchsias/arborescens.html Pam in Bristol Nope :~(( This is getting interesting - I am thinking of offering prize money........:~) Jenny |
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I have a feeling that this is a form of Plectranthus, the leaves and stems
with a purplish tinge, and when the plant gets cold and/or under stress they will turn quite dark. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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"David Hill" wrote in message ... I have a feeling that this is a form of Plectranthus, the leaves and stems with a purplish tinge, and when the plant gets cold and/or under stress they will turn quite dark. David Hill BINGO "~)) Plectranthus 'Burgundy' it is - thanks David! Jenny |
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"........... BINGO "~)) Plectranthus 'Burgundy' it is - thanks David! Jenny ............." My pleasure, though it's a variety I don't know. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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"........... BINGO "~)) Plectranthus 'Burgundy' it is - thanks David! Jenny ............." My pleasure, though it's a variety I don't know. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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"David Hill" wrote in message ... "........... BINGO "~)) Plectranthus 'Burgundy' it is - thanks David! Jenny ............." My pleasure, though it's a variety I don't know. David Hill I shall take some cuttings..........remind me in the spring ............... :~)) Jenny |
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