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Can you help me identify this plant?

dee11

By Dee11

Ontario, Canada, Canada Ca

It grew more like a bush/shrub than a flower.



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I really wish someone would answer this - its driving me mad, I do know what it is, but can I remember? Absolutely not....

30 Aug, 2009

 

Hi, i think the plant in the picture is Mirabilis Jalapa also called Marvel of Peru. I,ve grown it here in wales but it doesn,t survive most winters here

30 Aug, 2009

 

Thank you Jonathan - that's what I was thinking of. I have a friend who overwinters it indoors.

30 Aug, 2009

 

It's beautiful. Looks delicate tho'!

30 Aug, 2009

 

I think it comes in different colours too, doesn't it?

30 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks everyone! Now - can you tell me is it grown from bulbs or seeds or something else?

31 Aug, 2009

 

the "four o'clock plant" . it,s grown from seed.

31 Aug, 2009

 

oooh this is pretty
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31 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks everyone - now I'll see if I can find it somewhere!

3 Sep, 2009

 

I walked by the garden I saw this plant in and was able to take obtain some seed pods. So, we will see what happens next season! Thanks again for the responses.

5 Sep, 2009

 

Good luck - let us know how you get on, won't you. :-)

5 Sep, 2009

How do I say thanks?

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