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What is this 75? Umbrian eventually gave the answer when no-one could guess!

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Umbrian

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What is this 75? Umbrian eventually gave the answer when no-one could guess!
« on: April 02, 2015, 06:58:58 AM »
Time for another mystery plant I feel - don't think we have had one this year.
Hope my cropping worked OK - long time since I did this!
« Last Edit: May 14, 2015, 04:11:30 PM by Alisdair »
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MGS member living and gardening in Umbria, Italy for past 19 years. Recently moved from my original house and now planning and planting a new small garden.

Caroline

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Re: What is this 75?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2015, 08:42:06 PM »
Arum italicum?
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I am establishing a garden on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes out of Auckland. The site is windy, the clay soil dries out quickly in summer and is like plasticine in winter, but it is still very rewarding. Water is an issue, as we depend on tanks. I'm looking forward to sharing ideas. Caroline

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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2015, 06:32:24 AM »
Sorry, but no, Caroline.
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MGS member living and gardening in Umbria, Italy for past 19 years. Recently moved from my original house and now planning and planting a new small garden.

Trevor Australis

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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2015, 12:08:22 AM »
Datura metel?
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Trevor Australis

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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2015, 12:09:21 AM »
Nicotiana sylvestris ?
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Umbrian

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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2015, 07:19:00 AM »
Sorry Trevor neither Nicotiana or Datura - thanks for trying!
As an aside I am pleased to report that seeds of Nicotiana sylvestris that I am trying for the umpteenth time this year have germinated well. Having introduced this lovely plant into my garden in the UK I was never without them due to self seeding but have found them very difficult to germinate in all the years I have been in Italy. Hoping this is the start of a successful introduction once again and I can enjoy their stature and wonderful perfume.
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Re: What is this 75? continued
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2015, 05:50:32 AM »
Head scratching over on this one now. Jaborosa integrifolia
I saw it when attending a MGS event at a nursery specialising in plants suitable for Mediterranean plants and thought the flower very beautiful. I delayed planting it until this spring and was delighted when it produced this lovely flower a few weeks ago.
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John J

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Re: What is this 75? continued
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2015, 09:11:56 AM »
Wow! I would never have got that one, Carole, it's a completely new one on me. A quick search shows it has some interesting qualities.
« Last Edit: April 27, 2015, 06:03:57 PM by Fleur Pavlidis »
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"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

Caroline

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Re: What is this 75?
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2015, 09:02:49 AM »
Not one I'd ever heard off either - thanks Carole for putting me out of my misery (well relatively speaking ;))
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I am establishing a garden on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes out of Auckland. The site is windy, the clay soil dries out quickly in summer and is like plasticine in winter, but it is still very rewarding. Water is an issue, as we depend on tanks. I'm looking forward to sharing ideas. Caroline
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John J

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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2015, 07:08:41 PM »
We seem to be experiencing a minor problem with this post, or is it the opposite?
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Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2015, 06:15:26 AM »
Sorry John. I think mine, Jaborosa integrifolia was No 75 and I replied with the answer on the No 76 thread!
Sorry too that I have no suggestions for No 76.........come on all you eagle eyed members - these 'photos for indentification have always given me much pleasure although I seldom come up with an answer.
I detect a clue in your post however..........
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