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Lotus berthelotii

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By Meanie


Lotus berthelotii (Lotus berthelotii (Parrot's bill))

It's been a bit of a crap year weather wise, but this is the best I've ever had these grow!!!



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they look stunning,very nice:))))

6 Jul, 2012

 

Really like this....seeds? I think this plant will love it here. I don't think I've seen it around.

6 Jul, 2012

 

Thanks Mark!

Alex - I've never been able to get seed from it, but if I do.........

6 Jul, 2012

 

Mine are just started to flower Meanie, im so excited. Is it also known as, Lobsters claw?

6 Jul, 2012

 

looks like tongues of fire to me, i like it, cheers you up on a wet day!!

6 Jul, 2012

 

Parrots beak is what is described on the pic, right of screen :)

6 Jul, 2012

 

oh yes i have that on my screen too ~ i meant 'tongues of fire' as a description, not a plant name!

6 Jul, 2012

amy
Amy
 

I really like this plant !

6 Jul, 2012

 

Daisyd - I've always known Lobster Claw to be Clianthus puniceus.

It's certainly a hot looking plant Sticki that seems to be thriving in the cool summer!

Probably my favourite annual Amy.

6 Jul, 2012

 

probably the nearest thing to summer i will see.

6 Jul, 2012

 

Don't make jokes like that - it can't stay this bad surely???

6 Jul, 2012

 

well im hoping this is put on especially for wimbledon and it will get better after that?

6 Jul, 2012

 

Probably hang around for the Olympics too.................

6 Jul, 2012

 

quite possible :-(((

6 Jul, 2012

 

Oh these are the parrot beaky one arnt they, they look stunning! :o)

8 Jul, 2012

 

Thanks Leigh!

8 Jul, 2012



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