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Old 06-08-2007, 06:14 PM
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i have just bought a plant and can not for the life of me remember what it is called is ericaceous and evergreen it has red flowers and waxy leaves now the name sounds like clamidia i know i know its not that being as clamidia is a s.t.d but im sure it sounds like it .. why dont i go back and ask them i hear you say well i did and being as i bought the last one they dont have a clue either here is a picture

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Old 06-08-2007, 06:29 PM
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Camellia, not sure if spelling is correct but its better than yours

keep it away from frost. they are beautiful plants!

Enjoy!

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Old 06-08-2007, 06:34 PM
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ha ha ha thank you so much it was driving me crazy
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Imagine going into the garden centre and asking for Chlamydia...

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Thanks for that,
Gave me and OH the biggest laugh last night .
Just for interest - the tea bush is also a camelia (C. sinensis) don't expect you can make a brew from your plant though .
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