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Can someone I.D this please?

Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
in Problem solving
I wonder if anyone knows what this is?
It's about 6 inches tall so far.
Thanks

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Tree peony?
  • Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
    I've never planted a Tree Peony, fidgetbones...unless it got there by accident.
    The leaves are very similar though.
    Thankyou.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Astrantia? 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
    The only things i remember planting in the area are Echinacea and Gallardia, Lyn...and I don't think it's either of those, or Astrantia.
    Thanks.
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384
    Does look very peony-like.  Tree peonies do grow from seed (unless you want them to!) :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
    Well, that's a complete fluke, if it's a Tree Peony.
    Does anyone know how deep the root on it is likely to be?
    I may have to put it into a pot for the time being, whilst I make some arrangements for it. I cant leave it where it is...front of flower bed.
  • Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
    "...unless you want them to..."
    Lol BobTheGardener!
  • Michael199Michael199 Posts: 175
    I dug the plant up, and sure enough the seed is like a black olive.
    Looks like you were all correct. A Tree Peony.
    Thanks everyone.
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