Anyone know what the tall thing at the front is ?
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Lamkida/PB201245.jpg)
Angel's fishing rod(Dierama pulcherrimum).
Yes, I agree, and if you want any seeds later on I shall have loads ;D The flowers on the plant I have are a deep magenta colour.
valmarg
Is that your garden?
Never seen those before! They look lovely!
I'll have some seeds Valmarg! Swap you for a bar of soap! Trix X
I know it's not a swap threat but would love some seed too Valmarg (if they would grow in a full sun border) :)
Ninnyscrops
Quote from: Trixiebelle on July 13, 2008, 14:52:50
Never seen those before! They look lovely!
I'll have some seeds Valmarg! Swap you for a bar of soap! Trix X
Quote from: ninnyscrops on July 13, 2008, 23:28:53
I know it's not a swap threat but would love some seed too Valmarg (if they would grow in a full sun border) :)
Ninnyscrops
You are both more than welcome to some seeds.
The plants are only just coming into flower so it will be a week or two before the seeds are ready for harvesting, and will contact you both when they are ready for dispatch. They are best sown fresh, and left in a cold frame for the winter, ie they readily self seed, but are very far from 'thug' class ;D
Ninny, the plant I have is in the middle of a south facing border, so I think where you are thinking of eventually planting them they should be fine.
They take a couple of years to come to flowering size, but are well worth the effort.
Contact you later.
valmarg
Will there be enough seeds for me as well ?
No, its not my garden, its Winterbourne Botanic Garden at the University of Birmingham. Edgbaston - One of Birmingham's best kept secrets !
(I guess I could sneek back there and collect my own seeds :o ,but I'm not that brave)
Quote from: Pesky Wabbit on July 15, 2008, 01:40:28
Will there be enough seeds for me as well ?
Yes, definitely ;D
valmarg
I'd be grateful for some as well, if you've got any left.
Yes R_B shall certainly have some left. Will send you some in due course.
valmarg
Thanks.
Trixibelle, ninnyscrops, PeskyWabbit and R_B I've not forgotten my offer of seed, it's just that they are taking a long time to ripen. They have set very well, and I shall be sending them shortly.
valmarg
Thanks.
No problem Valmarg, I'm having trouble getting seeds to dry out here too! ::)
Well, a month later, and the seeds have ripened and we've had a few dry days so that I've been able to harvest the seeds.
PM me your addresses R_B, Trixibelle, Pesky Wabbit, and ninnyscrops and they will be in the post to you early next week.
valmarg