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    I bought this at the market last week. I removed the tag to google care etc and have lost the label. I just cannot find an image on the pc so can anyone identify it for me.
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    Only if ya say 'please!'
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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    • #3
      That's beautiful and very unusual. It's called lobster claw or parrot's bill for obvious reasons. Latin name is Clianthus puniceus.
      Last edited by Capsid; 30-04-2010, 07:51 AM.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Capsid View Post
        That's beautiful and very unusual. It's called lobster claw or parrot's bill for obvious reasons. Latin name is Clianthus puniceus.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
          Only if ya say 'please!'

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          • #6
            Tee Hee! Sorry Bren, I had no idea meself - nice weed though!
            Last edited by Glutton4...; 30-04-2010, 08:25 AM.
            All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
            Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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            • #7
              Just for you Glutton4

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              • #8
                Nutter!
                All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                • #9
                  Hi Brengirl

                  I can tell you what it is as I have grown this in the past from seed. Sadly it is
                  not really hardy as I learnt to my cost and it past away over one winter. I must
                  sow one again. oops! Sorry I forgot to say it is called erythrina crista-galli.

                  I must sow some more.

                  Shush

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                  • #10
                    Many thanks Shushkin I will look it up

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                    • #11
                      I'm sorry Brengirl. My mistake. It is the lobster claw plant. I took a much closer
                      look. The eyesights going in my old age. Still, you've reminded me about
                      the lovely erythrina and giving that another try.

                      Cheers
                      Shush

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by shushkin! View Post
                        I'm sorry Brengirl. My mistake. It is the lobster claw plant. I took a much closer
                        look. The eyesights going in my old age. Still, you've reminded me about
                        the lovely erythrina and giving that another try.

                        Cheers
                        Shush
                        Don't be sorry shushkin It was good of you to take an interest and I will certainly give the erythrina a look up.

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                        • #13
                          Hey Bren, you now know what it is. Fine specimen too. I find they grow best against south s/west fence or wall. Best grown as a fan. It's legumious too so no need to feed it. Keep an eye out for the white one-var. alba, it's really elegant. You may need to fleece it in a bad winter if your anywhere above the line of Bristol. Seeds grow so easy - keep an eye on the pods after flowering. Dincur

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by dincur View Post
                            Hey Bren, you now know what it is. Fine specimen too. I find they grow best against south s/west fence or wall. Best grown as a fan. It's legumious too so no need to feed it. Keep an eye out for the white one-var. alba, it's really elegant. You may need to fleece it in a bad winter if your anywhere above the line of Bristol. Seeds grow so easy - keep an eye on the pods after flowering. Dincur
                            I am getting quite excited about the prospect of it growing and exhibiting over my 'bespoke potting shed/g'house. I have planted it south facing against a protected wall. Just keeping my fingers crossed.

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