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Forgotten its name........:o)

Such a strange shrub this one with these maroon coloured bracts opening to reveal creamy white flowers.



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its lovely

1 Jul, 2009

 

Is this the same plant that Jacque has just posted? Called Pheasants Eye? I've been calling it 'shrimp plant' when I saw it at the Open Gardens recently.

1 Jul, 2009

 

Looks like one to me Gee.

1 Jul, 2009

 

I saw someone elses Gee...think its Pheasants Berry......I thought it was the "eye" but thats a meadow flower. They are a strange shrub....but nice in the background.....:o)

2 Jul, 2009

 

The ones around here seem a much lighter pink. I think it will have to be added to my wish list :)

2 Jul, 2009

 

Leycesteria formosa....also known as Himalayan honeysuckle, plus the names already mentioned in previous comments. I think they're fascinating once flowering starts....they change in appearance almost daily.

2 Jul, 2009

 

I've just googled and found out about this plant because I really like it. I should have waited for your comment, Phil, and saved myself the trouble :)

2 Jul, 2009

 

It looks lovely and green and healthy Janey. A few of my customers' have them but they are really struggling in our hot, dry, windy conditions this year!

2 Jul, 2009

 

Thanks all....I'm not too keen on it myself, but it always comes back after a good pruning in the Autumn...:o)

2 Jul, 2009

 

It's Himalayan Honeysuckle. I love it, it's so wierd looking & the berries look good too!

13 Aug, 2009



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