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By Meanie


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

At least something is blooming well!



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Oh My! how HOT is that...

16 Jun, 2012

 

I think that it's pretty darned cool! In that hot way!!

16 Jun, 2012

 

Yes....I agree with both of you...:>)

16 Jun, 2012

 

Cheers Moti!

16 Jun, 2012

 

great pic meanie was it took at night time? really brings the colour out doesnt it!

17 Jun, 2012

 

It was a night shot Leigh and it came out well.

Here's the yellow form from last year............

http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/207908-yellow-lotus-berthelotti/member/meanie

17 Jun, 2012

 

lovely both of them-the leaves are really interesting aswell, yes i can see the parrot beaks :-) are they oriental and need hot weather? :)

17 Jun, 2012

 

From the Canary Isles - like hot weather, but can be over-wintered in a frost free greenhouse.

17 Jun, 2012

 

i only have a mini greenhouse-do they have the same effect? :)

17 Jun, 2012

 

Not really, but they're good in the shed.
They are good for hardier plants though.

17 Jun, 2012

 

if i put my g.h in the shed then cud i grow more tender things in it over winter? :-)

17 Jun, 2012

 

You could store them (if the shed has a window). Start off with borderline hardy such as this.
Fuchsias would be good in it too - look for Thallia as a good starter.

17 Jun, 2012

 

ooooooh i like that one ~ tongues of fire!!!

17 Jun, 2012

 

My favourite annual plant - looks exotic but is easy!

18 Jun, 2012

 

very exotic!!

lots of sun needed i expect!???

18 Jun, 2012

 

It does rather like it coming from the Canary Isles!

18 Jun, 2012

 

I wish they would write on the plant labels where they originate from ~ it helps a lot to imagine them where they are really happy.

maybe if i ever move i might have one of these, best stick to my ferns, hostas, welsh poppies!!!! and look in on your photos for the rest!!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

It would be a good idea actually!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

i should write to some of the plant sellers!!! cos i have soooo much spare time?????????!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

It is a good / great Idea sticki.

18 Jun, 2012

 

ok, well i could email a few??? thanks pimms

18 Jun, 2012

 

excellent Meanie

18 Jun, 2012

 

Meanie:

It's looking great! I love how you're posting plants of weeds, lately. LOL! :>)

18 Jun, 2012

 

I know - Day Lilies everywhere!!
I would be very happy if this would self seed everywhere!

18 Jun, 2012

 

Meanie:

I was just giving you a bad time. This plant can naturalize in some gardens here in southern California, however, it's not a weed here. :>)

18 Jun, 2012

 

Not possible to give me a hard time after a day like today!!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

bad day meanie?

18 Jun, 2012

 

Bad, bad day Sticki!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

will it improve tomorrow?

18 Jun, 2012

 

Would be hard to top this afternoon!

18 Jun, 2012

 

i dread to think, but not hurt?

18 Jun, 2012

 

Nah - seventy grand Bentley written off when a commercial bin lorry reversed over it!!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

OMG!!!!

how on earth did that happen? you surely cant miss a Bentley???

18 Jun, 2012

 

Bin lorries can miss anything.........Sorry meanie, it has happened..nothing you can do for now, just try to relax mate.

18 Jun, 2012

 

Oooh i have a basket full of these, lovely to see the flower, im really looking forward to seeing mine in flower Meanie, I have 6 plants in a hanging basket and im hoping for lots of flowers..

18 Jun, 2012

 

A corker......

18 Jun, 2012

 

Sticki - it would seem that this particular driver couldn't miss it sadly!!

You're so right Pims - it's done now!!!

Daisyd - six is a lot for one basket! Feed 'em well! Follow this advice and you can't go wrong!

http://www.ehow.com/how_5576771_keep-berthelotii-plant-green-healthy.html

18 Jun, 2012

 

Thanks DD!!!
I have one that I'm going to try to over-winter.

18 Jun, 2012

 

i wonder what will happen to that driver?

18 Jun, 2012

 

Probably get promoted to where he can do no harm!!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

oh dont tell me.

a police motorcyclist once drove into the back of OH car!! we often wondered if he kept his job!?

18 Jun, 2012

 

Chief super now probably!!

18 Jun, 2012

 

more likely Minister for Transport or Health and Safety!

upside down world. sometimes it makes you want to give up.

18 Jun, 2012

 

Meanie:

What horrible news! I hope your day is better tomorrow!

19 Jun, 2012

 

Reckon that there are ways to make a few quid from it now!
Our insurers have assured the owner that they will insist on it being repaired to his satisfaction, and will fight the drivers insurers all the way.

19 Jun, 2012



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