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Post by Lou78W on Jun 8, 2011 15:32:33 GMT
After i had taken the dahlia plants for the trial, i called in a garden centre on the way home, the OH wanted dahlia Bishop of Llandaff, they did not have it, but i still came away with a plant. Geranium, Walters Gift.  ::)Thought it was Tel's gift? ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2011 17:41:58 GMT
its a variety called 'marechal foch' and its meant to be specifically bred for the uk climate and cooler temps, as it can go down to -15. its a red wine making variety - so i'm sorted!  yes steve, i will be *reluctantly* thinning the drupes, but i alway go for quality over quantity Bluebelle, I know you will be right, but why are grapes referred to as 'drupes', when I only call stone fruit 'drupes'? I am not being rude. I need an extra lesson. my bad folks  ive always called them that by habit, even though i know drupes refer to most stoned fruits. |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 11, 2011 18:27:56 GMT
At the car boot this morning. I’m a sucker for plants with grey foliage or purple foliage so this pelargonium sidoides was just the ticket (and only £1)   I also bought a hardy spider plant, I tried to find it on the internet but failed. The leaves are more ‘lathery’ than the house plant.  Lastly I found another hardy fern, she didn’t know what it was but they grow in her wall. I grows to about 30cm. It looks like a miniature bracken. At 50p I was happy to give it a go. Steve, any clues?  |
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Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 18:33:58 GMT
That's a smasher WF, never seen one like that. Hope someone will be able to name it for you. The spider plant too but I'm more interested in what it's standing on, is it Granite?
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 11, 2011 18:50:18 GMT
They are granite blocks, I used some to cap the top of the wall around the well. Lovely aren't they? I found lots of them buried around the garden.  |
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Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 19:36:39 GMT
And I suppose you lifted them into place yourself  Who needs a granite top kitchen when you can have a granite top well ? |
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 11, 2011 20:31:54 GMT
Gorgeous pelargonium WF ;D
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Post by steve on Jun 11, 2011 20:46:18 GMT
Not certain but looks like Dryopteris affinis
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Post by grindle on Jun 12, 2011 4:12:01 GMT
lovely pelargonium, I like the other 2 too ;D
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Post by Geranium on Jun 14, 2011 8:53:19 GMT
Yayy! I've just ordered a new climbing rose after a lot of research. It's called 'Alibaba' and it should arrive tomorrow! It might even have a flower or two on it, but it's a repeat flowering rose, so more will appear later. I'm so excited! ;D  |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 14, 2011 10:23:10 GMT
That is a beautiful rose Geranium with a good pedigree. The only thing which could be better, (such a tiny point because all else about it is good) is the fragrance, which is very light. The health is good and the stems look strong for carrying the blooms. It looks a great colour.
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Post by Geranium on Jun 14, 2011 11:43:31 GMT
That's all good to hear, Cherry, apart from the light scent, which is a shame. However, it was mainly the colour, potential size, and the shape of the flowers I went for. Now I just need to see it to choose a clematis to 'go'with it. It's expensive getting it by mail order, but then there is no stockist near here, so I'd spend the same or more on petrol travelling across the county. I'm really looking forward to getting it! |
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Post by Rosie on Jun 14, 2011 12:09:52 GMT
That's all good to hear, Cherry, apart from the light scent, which is a shame. However, it was mainly the colour, potential size, and the shape of the flowers I went for. Now I just need to see it to choose a clematis to 'go'with it. It's expensive getting it by mail order, but then there is no stockist near here, so I'd spend the same or more on petrol travelling across the county. I'm really looking forward to getting it! You sound very excited about your rose Geranium ;D ;D, I planted a Zeph Drouhin at the front a couple of days ago, not very good soil so enriched it as much i could so we'll see how it goes. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 14, 2011 12:42:14 GMT
Remember to allow a couple of years for the Zephirine Drouhin to decide to climb Rosie. You and everyone who sees it will love it.
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Post by Geranium on Jun 14, 2011 17:45:40 GMT
And, of course, she has a wonderful scent! Yes, I'm really looking foward to seeing 'Alibaba' Rosie. ;D |
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ive always called them that by habit, even though i know drupes refer to most stoned fruits. 
Who needs a granite top kitchen when you can have a granite top well ?
