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2 x Plant identification help please :)

sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
in Problem solving
Hi All

I think the tall pinkish ones are weeds, but really not sure. They are mostly growing under an apple tree but in a couple of other shady spots.  

The second I think is just a type of ivy i'm hoping.

Thanks in advance

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Pink ones are aquilegia.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    B3 said:
    Pink ones are aquilegia.
    thank you! worth saving do you think?
  • AnnaBrunoAnnaBruno Posts: 4
    Aquilegia come in many different varieties and are among my favourite flowers, so I'd definitely save them! Beautiful flowers, and easy to collect seed from should you want more.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    They're absolute tarts so you never know what colour you'll get. I like the white ones the best but they're rare. Blues, purples and pinks are more common.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    I think I will keep them then. they look like they'll be a pinky colour but not long moved in. Thanks for the advice.

    Any ideas on the other one? Im worried its knotweed, but doesn't have the woody stem so maybe just ivy?
  • BijdezeeBijdezee Posts: 1,484
    The second looks like bindweed, the lesser one. Its a thug so be sure to dig down and try to remove as much root as you can. 
  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190
    the second one is bindweed, which is a nuisance. you need to get rid of it. it can regrow from just a small amount of root, so weedkiller is probably the best solution.
  • sgoscombesgoscombe Posts: 30
    right ok. sounds like a pain in the bum. I think it is stemming from my neighbours garden. I will have to have a chat with him. not sure how that will go!

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