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Old 07-05-2008, 04:31 PM
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Default mesembryanthemum?

Dont think HW will be able to help so will post this out to all.....

I have some new stepping stones, some of which go through my flower bed and I think mesembryanthemum would be perfect as it gets the sun all day. Trouble is I wasnt going to bother this year and now I have decided I will I cannot find any in the shops and its not worth just ordering those. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

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Old 07-05-2008, 04:37 PM
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You're right. I can't even say it, let alone help!
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I knew it - I just knew that you would be the only reply and not much help either were you!!!
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Oh you both are so in love . Tammy what type of Mesembryanthemum are you looking for ? Edible one or simply decorative iceplant ?
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I believe a common name is livingstone daisy. They are for decorative purpose but if they are edible too then I supose that would be a bonus.
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I grew Mesembyanthemum Crystallinum last year, it is an edible iceplant, interested ?
I don't know if I still have any seeds left, will let you know.
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I will try anything once.

As long as it is low growing it will suit my needs.

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Hi - You're not too late, I've just started off my second lot : You should still find plenty of seeds left in the shops. They're tiny things to start with - a bit like cress - well worth the effort : )

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Love them. Dead easy to grow...but the deadheading:-(
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I saw some plants in our (new) local Homebase last weekend, haven't seen any at the garden centre yet. Sure you are not too early rather than too late?
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Nothing to do with anything - but my sister calls them Miserable Anthems
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Hello Tammy,

I couldn't find it we have been moving things around due to the stair renovation. I did sow 2 small pots of them 2 to 3 weeks ago but can't remember where I left the seeds. So sorry !!!
Anyone can help Tammy, please ???
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I have some spare seeds.
If Tammy will PM me...
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I would check out you local markets as they wouldn't get going quickly enough from seed now. Try ranunculas as well they would definately put on a good show.
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i've got a few spare ones if you want them,
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