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Post by roofgardener on Jul 2, 2019 9:52:52 GMT
These have self-set in my Sister's garden. They are HUGE (about 5'+ tall in once case), with brassica-like leaves (reminds me vaugly of Broccoli leaves), and a spectacular bloom. Any idea what they are ?   |
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Post by SueA on Jul 3, 2019 7:14:17 GMT
It looks like a lovely double pink poppy, possibly papaver somniferum 'Double Pink'. Lovely thing to have just appearing in the garden roofgardener!  |
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Post by Cherry on Jul 3, 2019 7:46:09 GMT
Beautiful Roofie!
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Post by sweetpea on Jul 3, 2019 10:41:26 GMT
When the seed pods dry sprinkle the seeds around and you will get loads more or just leave it to nature and you will still get loads more. That's poppies for you.
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Post by roofgardener on Jul 5, 2019 7:18:32 GMT
Oooh right.. thanks for that folks.
Any idea how we know when the seed pods are mature, and ready for picking/storing ?
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Post by SueA on Jul 5, 2019 10:42:50 GMT
The seed pods go dry, grey/brownish & quite hard roofgardener & will rattle when you shake them. You might want to put a paper bag over them when you cut off the seedheads to collect the seed or the tiny seeds might just ping out everywhere. |
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Post by roofgardener on Jul 5, 2019 19:02:26 GMT
Outstanding... thanks for that folks. I'll be meeting up with my Sister tommorow. We'll consder this in light of your recommendations |
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Post by lesley on Jun 5, 2020 16:03:01 GMT
 Can someone tell me what this is called ?? many thanks
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Post by grindle on Jun 6, 2020 3:55:58 GMT
it's Deutzia 'Strawberry Fields' lesley |
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Post by lesley on Jun 6, 2020 10:11:34 GMT
it's Deutzia 'Strawberry Fields' lesley Thank you Grindle for that
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Post by daitheplant on Jun 28, 2020 18:52:58 GMT
it's Deutzia 'Strawberry Fields' lesley I thought it was a bee. 
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