Has anyone tried growing this climber from seed? According to the blurb in the T&M catalogue it attracts bees and butterflies so I'm thinking of giving it a go next year. :)
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I looked twice at the name, then looked up the plant
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2318563940099843887lVsfal
I can see the origin of the name when looking carefully at the blue flower.
Seems it has been used for everything from dye to a laxative.
Yes, I must say I wondered if the botanical name would be bleeped out! ;)
I think it's a beautiful plant but what I really want to know is if I've got any chance of growing it from seed in this country. I'd also welcome views on whether it attracts bees and butterflies. :)
G x
Is it one of those legendary plants that male gardeners are unable to find?!?! :o
Quote from: OllieC on September 23, 2008, 17:37:31
Is it one of those legendary plants that male gardeners are unable to find?!?! :o
ROFL! ;D
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It doesn't look like too much of a challenge:
http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/CLITORIA_TERNATEA.htm
Quote from: Amazin on September 24, 2008, 01:37:41
It doesn't look like too much of a challenge:
http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/CLITORIA_TERNATEA.htm
Thanks, Amazin. I'm definitely going to give it a go now. :)
G x
The deep blue ones are aboslutely stunning... I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!
Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
The deep blue ones are aboslutely stunning... I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!
;D ;D ;D
G x
Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!
You need to be careful with MIL's & plant names mine once asked for advice on what to plant for a hedge that would look nice but keep people out. I sent her a guick note by email saying Rubus Cockburnianus she thought I was being rude & didn't speak to me for months.
Quote from: Baccy Man on September 24, 2008, 17:24:58
Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!
You need to be careful with MIL's & plant names mine once asked for advice on what to plant for a hedge that would look nice but keep people out. I sent her a guick note by email saying Rubus Cockburnianus she thought I was being rude & didn't speak to me for months.
Hahahaha!! That's just perfect. I might grow that for the Clitorea to grow up!!!!
I'd be tickled pink to grow one of those.
Years ago o/h who was a boxing fan bought an apple tree.
Told me it was called Henry Cooper.
I examined the lable and could not see where he had found the name.
Turns out it said
Heavy Cropper.
The optical aids are now in place.