what is this - rosebay willow herb?
The recent thread on rosebay willow herb reminded me about the exact question I was going to ask. A plant came up amongst a bed of perenniels that we bought from Hampton Court last year. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what we bought, and it did come up only in one spot and looked vaguely like something that we might have got, but I don't think that we would have planted it in that position if it was going to be quite that tall (the fence behind is about 4'6" tall with 1' trellis on top)! http://domino-177.billbuchan.com/Oli...ks/RSAN-62VKNR If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. many thanks -- Richard Sampson mail me at richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk |
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from "RichardS" contains these words: If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. Certainly looks like RBWH. They are quite pretty, and can make a good addition to the garden as long as the tops are removed befor the seeds ripen and get blown everywhere - *HOWEVER* they propagate with underground runners as well, so unless you can contain it, it's far better zapped. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
"RichardS" wrote... The recent thread on rosebay willow herb reminded me about the exact question I was going to ask. A plant came up amongst a bed of perenniels that we bought from Hampton Court last year. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what we bought, and it did come up only in one spot and looked vaguely like something that we might have got, but I don't think that we would have planted it in that position if it was going to be quite that tall (the fence behind is about 4'6" tall with 1' trellis on top)! http://domino-177.billbuchan.com/Oli...ks/RSAN-62VKNR If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. Looks like it to me, we get the Great Willow-herb amongst the bog plants around our pond, it's real pain, you cannot get them out without a complete repot etc. -- Regards Bob In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London |
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d'Alltrades writes Certainly looks like RBWH. They are quite pretty, and can make a good addition to the garden as long as the tops are removed befor the seeds ripen and get blown everywhere - *HOWEVER* they propagate with underground runners as well, so unless you can contain it, it's far better zapped. But elephant hawkmoths love them and they are so beautiful! -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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writes The recent thread on rosebay willow herb reminded me about the exact question I was going to ask. A plant came up amongst a bed of perenniels that we bought from Hampton Court last year. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what we bought, and it did come up only in one spot and looked vaguely like something that we might have got, but I don't think that we would have planted it in that position if it was going to be quite that tall (the fence behind is about 4'6" tall with 1' trellis on top)! http://domino-177.billbuchan.com/Oli...ks/RSAN-62VKNR If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. many thanks It doesn't look like Rosebay willowherb - the leaves don't look smooth and shiny. It's also a bit tall - mine is only about 18 inches at the moment - conversely, if you're much earlier than me and it is that tall, then I'd expect to see the characteristic flower buds. And rosebay isn't as branched as that at that stage of growth. It could possibly be the big soft leaved willowherb with big pink flowers whose name I forget. Or it could be something else entirely. Since you don't want it there anyway, whatever it is, you could try transplanting it (though not the best time of year) then you could see its flower and also have the chance to plant something else in its current position. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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In article , RichardS writes The recent thread on rosebay willow herb reminded me about the exact question I was going to ask. A plant came up amongst a bed of perenniels that we bought from Hampton Court last year. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what we bought, and it did come up only in one spot and looked vaguely like something that we might have got, but I don't think that we would have planted it in that position if it was going to be quite that tall (the fence behind is about 4'6" tall with 1' trellis on top)! http://domino-177.billbuchan.com/Oli...ks/RSAN-62VKNR If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. many thanks It doesn't look like Rosebay willowherb - the leaves don't look smooth and shiny. It's also a bit tall - mine is only about 18 inches at the moment - conversely, if you're much earlier than me and it is that tall, then I'd expect to see the characteristic flower buds. And rosebay isn't as branched as that at that stage of growth. It could possibly be the big soft leaved willowherb with big pink flowers whose name I forget. Or it could be something else entirely. Since you don't want it there anyway, whatever it is, you could try transplanting it (though not the best time of year) then you could see its flower and also have the chance to plant something else in its current position. Greater Willowherb? I came across a beautiful white flowered plant in a border last year. Puzzled me for a while then I realised it was a white rose bay willlow herb. Looked fantastic. |
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from Kay contains these words: It doesn't look like Rosebay willowherb - the leaves don't look smooth and shiny. It's also a bit tall - mine is only about 18 inches at the moment - conversely, if you're much earlier than me and it is that tall, then I'd expect to see the characteristic flower buds. And rosebay isn't as branched as that at that stage of growth. It could possibly be the big soft leaved willowherb with big pink flowers whose name I forget. Great willowherb? -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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... The recent thread on rosebay willow herb reminded me about the exact question I was going to ask. A plant came up amongst a bed of perenniels that we bought from Hampton Court last year. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what we bought, and it did come up only in one spot and looked vaguely like something that we might have got, but I don't think that we would have planted it in that position if it was going to be quite that tall (the fence behind is about 4'6" tall with 1' trellis on top)! http://domino-177.billbuchan.com/Oli...ks/RSAN-62VKNR If it is most likely RBWH then I want to get rid now, rather than waiting for flowers (it's showing no signs of flowering yet) - there's other stuff I'd like to establish there. many thanks Thanks to all for replies - seem to confirm my suspicion that it isn't something that we have purposely planted (I'm terribly distracted these days and tend to forget such things!). It's going to come up. I may transplant it to the end of the garden, as it is quite pretty by all accounts and a good plant to give a bit of height at that end, and it seems it might have wildlife benefits. I know it's not the ideal time of year, but if it's worthy of the moniker "weed" then it shoudl surely survive :-) I'll then just have to keep an eye on it and jump on it's offspring rather sharply if they come up in other places. -- Richard Sampson mail me at richard at olifant d-ot co do-t uk |
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from "RichardS" contains these words: I'll then just have to keep an eye on it and jump on it's offspring rather sharply if they come up in other places. If you let it seed, they will, and in your neighbours' gardens. The seeds have fluffy whiskers and are windborne even unto a mile. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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