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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Squash64 on July 06, 2010, 18:39:58

Title: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Squash64 on July 06, 2010, 18:39:58
This clump is getting bigger every year. The only problem is that it faces the wrong way because of trees casting shade near the front of my plot.
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Crazy Daisy and self-seeded foxgloves, and Scarecrows Smith ;)
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Diascia and Begonia both grown from seed
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Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: shirlton on July 06, 2010, 19:19:23
I could do with some of that alstromeria Betty. You shouldn't be keeping it all to yourself ;D I love flowers.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Squash64 on July 06, 2010, 20:07:35
I'll give you some when it finishes flowering Shirl.  The woman who gave it to me warned me it would spread but I like it so much that doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: pigeonseed on July 06, 2010, 20:12:21
Plants which spread are the right kind of plants! It looks lovely - daisies and foxgloves are an especially lovely mixture.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: GrannieAnnie on July 07, 2010, 02:01:18
Beautiful clumps you have there!

I planted some Crazy Daisy seeds this Spring and have lots of leaves- no buds or flowers.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Susiebelle on July 07, 2010, 02:53:13
Hi Betty I luv Alstromelia but they are so expensive, can I be really cheeky :-[ and ask if there is any chance of me sharing a little bit  - I would send postage stamps to cover delivery and perhaps there is something I could offer in return, I have some vivid yellow ones, now they really do spread, almost like weeds but I never seem to be able to get the root/tuber out as they are so deep, any way if there is anything else plants or seeds that you are looking for I would be really grateful.
It must be this hour of the day or something I would not usually ask!
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Squash64 on July 07, 2010, 04:54:19
Susiebelle, yes of course you can have some, no problem.  You will have to remind me though.  :)
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: shirlton on July 07, 2010, 07:58:13
Cheers Betty. I could do with something to follow the aquilegia and the delphinium.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Susiebelle on July 07, 2010, 10:43:08
Many thanks Betty - I shall look forward to that.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Garden Manager on July 11, 2010, 10:50:39
I've just bought some alstromeria. What sort of position/soil have you got yours in? Mines still in a pot at the moment because i cant find the best spot for it.

Thanks

PS Nice pictures.
Title: Re: Alstroemaria and other flowers on my plot
Post by: Squash64 on July 11, 2010, 13:18:43
Quote from: Garden Assistant on July 11, 2010, 10:50:39
I've just bought some alstromeria. What sort of position/soil have you got yours in? Mines still in a pot at the moment because i cant find the best spot for it.

Thanks

PS Nice pictures.

It's in a fairly sunny position and the soil is very light and sandy.  It seems very easy to grow, I don't do a thing to it apart from supporting it with some sticks.  I haven't even watered it!
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