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Last post 27-10-2009 7:56 AM by Silver surfer. 69 replies.

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  • 27/09/2009 03:37 PM
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    All,

    This is my first post here, and I am very new to gardening, so please treat me gently.

    I have just purchased a new property with a garden which was planted up by the previous owners. I would be grateful for any details anyone can provide on the plants within it. I have taken a number of photographs all of which can be seen at the following site:

    Link to site

    [Click an image to see a larger version and click the small arrows to progress an image or hit the 'Index' to go back to the index of images.]

    I am particularly interested in identifying each of the plants and understanding what is the most appropriate form of care.

    Thank you,

    Chris

  • 27/09/2009 06:38 PM
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    Welcome Chris.

    1. Looks like Laurus nobilis. Common name Bay tree.

     

    http://images.google.com/images?q=Laurus%20nobilis&rls=p,com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA_en-GB&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi
  • 27/09/2009 06:41 PM
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    9.and 10. White flowers. Looks like a Hydrangea.

     

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  • 27/09/2009 06:47 PM
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    I believe 2 and 3. are the same plant. Is that correct?

    It is either a willow or Pyrus salicifolia Pendula. Common name Willow leaf pear. Does it by any chance have tiny pears on it.

     

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  • 27/09/2009 06:54 PM
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    7. Looks like Vitis. Possibly Vitis coignetiae. An ornamental vine.

     

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  • 27/09/2009 06:57 PM
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    If you have more, please can you do them in batches of 3 and start a new thread. It makes it easier for further discussion.... should it be needed.
  • 27/09/2009 07:09 PM
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    4. and 5.  Are these pics from the same plant?????  A little help here would be appreciated Chris!  Maybe a Clematis. Praps Clematis armandii. Flowers would really help with id!

     

    http://www.ruskingardens.com/plants/044-Clematis_armandii-Leaves2.JPG

     
  • 27/09/2009 07:20 PM
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    Just realised that is just page 1.... that you have 50 odd pics. !!!!  Sorry that is me out.  Far too many to do in one thread!
  • 27/09/2009 07:37 PM
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     Chris

    As Silver Surfer said flowers make life easier. But here are a couple 41 and 42 are hydrangeas, 40 is a Japanese Anenome possibly "Whirlwind", 52 Allium hollandicum "Purple Sensation" should reappear next spring and it will have a purpleglobe of flowers about 6 inches across here is a link to further info http://tinyurl.com/ycqwfes

    Regards

     Nigel

  • 27/09/2009 08:42 PM
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    Chris, are you taking the Michael. I have just had a look at the next 4 pages. 

     24.  35.36. 50 and 51 .....All are the Pyrus salicifolia pendula. Complete with label! 

     Other pics are similar/duplicated pics of the same plant.

    PLEASE   in future group all pics of the same plant together.
  • 27/09/2009 11:42 PM
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    Yes, I think2 and 3 are from the same plant. I tried to get a long shot and a close up shot of the leaf of each plant, so there are often two shots of the same plant. There may also be two of the same plant around the garden. I basically took a couple of shots of each plant int the garden. I captured flowers where there were flowers. Chris

  • 27/09/2009 11:44 PM
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    I am not taking the michael, I simply took plenty of shots so I have a record. Already the help given has been hugely beneficial. I have little or no idea about plants, so the pointers given is already narrowing down my searching and I appreciate the help. Than you Chris

  • 27/09/2009 11:48 PM
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    The label was found on the floor near several plants I took it to help me identify the plants, but I wasn't sure to which it relates. I was hoping to look it up in a book and then compare with the plant pics. Chris

  • 28/09/2009 06:01 AM
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     Chris

    Just to clarify at this time of year the Allium hollandicum ( the lone label) will not be visible as it as a bulb that flowers spring/ early summer. The label was probably in the general area of where it was last seen.

    Nigel

  • 28/09/2009 10:12 AM
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    Quote.

    "I am not taking the michael, I simply took plenty of shots so I have a record"

    This is an excellent idea. A general shot of the whole plant, plus a close up of the leaf, a flower or fruit definitely helps. However you must group all pics of the same plant together when you post.

    Do  a max of 3 different plants at a time in a post.

    Write a note Pic 1-4 are the same plant.

    I am very willing to help. I try and go to a lot of trouble to give latin and common names, plus links direct to each plant so that you can compare.

    But why should I spend all that time and all that work, for someone not prepared to make an effort.

    I suggest you go out with your camera and start again. Post in a new thread. You will find several very knowledgeable folk  here who will help you. When those have been answered post the next batch of 3.

    Regards  Silver surfer.