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Rubra ??

dee2uk

By Dee2uk


Rubra ?? (Astilbe rubra)

I think this is what its called,loved it,but sadly cant keep them..



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Looks like the grass Pennisetum rubrum, Dee. They are not really hardy over winter, and really only survive with fleece protection or grown in containers which can be moved into a frost-free shed or similar to spend the cold months. It looks great here, though. :-)

28 May, 2010

 

Thank you for that David....I shall try again with this info,as I loved this plant...

29 May, 2010




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