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James 10-10-2004 02:57 AM

Favourite Flower
 
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?



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Ukjay



Alan Gould 10-10-2004 05:53 AM

In article , James
writes
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?

My favourite flower is a a beautiful sky blue cornflower which appears
annually quite of its own accord in one of our wildflower areas. It
never asks for anything nor threatens anything. Its serene grace,
independence and reliability strengthen our gardening resolve.
--
Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.

Franz Heymann 10-10-2004 07:40 AM


"James" wrote in message
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Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?


Mine changws from day to day

Today it is the rose Iceberg which is still blooming as if it was high
summer.

Franz



JennyC 10-10-2004 09:09 AM


"James" wrote in message
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Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?

Ukjay


Marigolds.
Because they smell so intense and for silly romantic reasons which I prefer not
to divulge :~~))))
Jenny



Kate Morgan 10-10-2004 09:29 AM


Marigolds.
Because they smell so intense and for silly romantic reasons which I prefer not
to divulge :~~))))
Jenny


all our imaginations working overtime :-)

What a difficult question to answer, as the seasons roll by I keep
changing to whatever is coming into bloom at the time, if push came to
shove I would have to say anything daisyish.
kate

Bob Hobden 10-10-2004 09:44 AM


"Kate Morgan" wrote in reply to Jenny...

Marigolds.
Because they smell so intense and for silly romantic reasons which I
prefer not
to divulge :~~))))


all our imaginations working overtime :-)

What a difficult question to answer, as the seasons roll by I keep
changing to whatever is coming into bloom at the time, if push came to
shove I would have to say anything daisyish.

I'm with you on that, depends what's in flower. I have a love of Regal
Pelagoniums but then I think the flowers on the tiny orchid Physosyphon
tubatus are wonderful 'cause they smell of fried bacon, then there is the
tropical Lotus........... Oh I can't decide!

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London





Jaques d'Alltrades 10-10-2004 11:45 AM

The message
from "Bob Hobden" contains these words:
"Kate Morgan" wrote in reply to Jenny...

Marigolds.
Because they smell so intense and for silly romantic reasons which I
prefer not
to divulge :~~))))


all our imaginations working overtime :-)

What a difficult question to answer, as the seasons roll by I keep
changing to whatever is coming into bloom at the time, if push came to
shove I would have to say anything daisyish.

I'm with you on that, depends what's in flower. I have a love of Regal
Pelagoniums but then I think the flowers on the tiny orchid Physosyphon
tubatus are wonderful 'cause they smell of fried bacon, then there is the
tropical Lotus........... Oh I can't decide!


Oh, I can. It has to be the snowdrop for me. So many stirrings of very
distant memories.

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Saffy 10-10-2004 12:00 PM


"James" wrote in message
...
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?


Mine is probably my Tropeolum Speciosum. It appeared of its own accord and
grows where it wants to, but never in quite the same place each year. It
has lovely shaped leaves,beautiful bright red foliage and deep blue berries.

Saffy.



Mike Lyle 10-10-2004 12:05 PM

Bob Hobden wrote:
"Kate Morgan" wrote in reply to Jenny...

Marigolds.
Because they smell so intense and for silly romantic reasons

which I
prefer not
to divulge :~~))))


all our imaginations working overtime :-)

What a difficult question to answer, as the seasons roll by I keep
changing to whatever is coming into bloom at the time, if push

came
to shove I would have to say anything daisyish.

I'm with you on that, depends what's in flower. I have a love of

Regal
Pelagoniums but then I think the flowers on the tiny orchid
Physosyphon tubatus are wonderful 'cause they smell of fried bacon,
then there is the tropical Lotus........... Oh I can't decide!


Snowdrop, single not double, because they are the prettiest, and when
they come through I get that feeling of "Yes! We've made it again!"
Primroses reinforce the feeling.

Mike.



Michael Berridge 10-10-2004 12:40 PM


"James" wrote in message
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Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?

For the garden probably day lillies, but also pansies and violas, but then
again there are the narcissii........
It's so difficult to answer as mine also change with the seasons.

Mike



ex WGS Hamm 10-10-2004 12:49 PM


"James" wrote in message
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Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?

Hmm.
Probably nasturtium. Comes in a variety of shades , bright and colourful
thus cheering me up, good ground cover or climber, edible, attractive leaves
reminiscent of water lilys.
I love to see a deep bank of nasturtiums. Sure the catterpillars get 'em
eventually but after they have been eaten and the caterpillars pupate,
another crop comes up. Once you plant them you will always have them so they
are cost effective too.
Yup nasturtium is my favourite garden flower.
2nd favourite is lupin. I like to see dozens of lupins growing in a bed, all
different colours. I can never have too many lupins or nasturtiums.



Emrys Davies 10-10-2004 01:19 PM

The very long-flowering Penstemon is probably my favourite, particularly
Firebird. They grow so easily from tip cuttings, need little care and
keep going for many years.

Next has to be Cosmos Sonata Mixed, because of its very pleasing pastel
colours, ease of cultivation and long season of flowering.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.





"ex WGS Hamm" wrote in message
...

"James" wrote in message
...
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?

Hmm.
Probably nasturtium. Comes in a variety of shades , bright and

colourful
thus cheering me up, good ground cover or climber, edible, attractive

leaves
reminiscent of water lilys.
I love to see a deep bank of nasturtiums. Sure the catterpillars get

'em
eventually but after they have been eaten and the caterpillars pupate,
another crop comes up. Once you plant them you will always have them

so they
are cost effective too.
Yup nasturtium is my favourite garden flower.
2nd favourite is lupin. I like to see dozens of lupins growing in a

bed, all
different colours. I can never have too many lupins or nasturtiums.





Kay 10-10-2004 01:52 PM

In article , Saffy
writes

"James" wrote in message
...
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?


Mine is probably my Tropeolum Speciosum. It appeared of its own accord and
grows where it wants to, but never in quite the same place each year. It
has lovely shaped leaves,beautiful bright red foliage and deep blue berries.

Daffodil. Not the big bright yellow ones, but our native daffodil, and
other small pale yellow species and hybrids. Instant sunshine.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"


Kay 10-10-2004 01:53 PM

In article , ex WGS Hamm
writes
2nd favourite is lupin. I like to see dozens of lupins growing in a bed, all
different colours. I can never have too many lupins or nasturtiums.


I can never have any lupins. Snails like them too much.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"


jay jay 10-10-2004 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James
Ok, so what is your favourite flower, and why?



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Ukjay

Today, mine is a very dark almost black viola. From a packet of seeds earlier this year, only one germinated. From that one plant I now have offspring popping up all over the garden, even into flower pots. I would say, as flowers, they are quite shy, but proud, with their heads held high, and they spread happiness - I would like to think, a little like me!

Jay Jay


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