This flower is growing in a tub - but what is it?
By Clematisa
South Lanark, United Kingdom
I don't remember planting this but perhaps it was one I planted last year that has survived the frost? Is it a perrennial?
- 28 Jul, 2009
Answers
I think you are right Sewingkilla
28 Jul, 2009
Now my eyesight is not my best feature...even with my specs on, lol....but I thought it looked a bit like a Diasica? Some of mine survived last winter and surprised me by flowering again this year.
28 Jul, 2009
Must be my eyesight - but the leaves don't look big enough for a geranium.
Could it be one of theDiascias or Nemesias - one of the coral ones?
They can overwinter - I have had both do so - much to my surprise - in the cold north east of Scotland!!
28 Jul, 2009
I did have diascia in tubs last year but they didn't do ver well - maybe this is a rogue on from last year that never flowered? Could that happen?
Not a geranium leaf - I do have lots of geraniums (Cranesbills and Pelargoniums) but none in this tub and I never bought / propagated or sowed any with that colour of flower...
28 Jul, 2009
It looks very much like my Diascia 'apricot' (on my photo's with the phormium) They like a very sunny spot Clematisa,are treated as an annual but may come back in milder regions.Or maybe your winter wasn't too severe :)
28 Jul, 2009
i'd also say diascia but dont know which one.
they are meant to be hardy, though i have never been able to kepp them.
28 Jul, 2009
I agree with Di and the others....a diascia....a neighbour has this one and it is as tough as old boots....I've been meaning to pinch a bit:)))
28 Jul, 2009
This one is growing in a stone tub and in a very sheltered position but it does get plenty of sun - so maybe that has suited it!
29 Jul, 2009
The pink one? is it a trailing Geranium? cant quite see the leaf from the photo
28 Jul, 2009