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Can anyone identify these please

Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
edited August 2020 in Plants
Hi folks,I have been looking at my neighbours gadens and saw a couple of plants that I liked and could possibly get some for my garden,can anyone tell me what they are please?The silver plants has the most interestingly shaped leaves and they are furry to touch


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  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    philippasmith2 said:
    Can't think of No. 1 but No. 2 is a Hebe of which there are a number of varieties.

    Thanks,there are a few Hebes that I like.
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Yes, you've mentioned hebes many times - you need to buy some!

    The first one is dusty miller (Senecio) I think.
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    edited August 2020
    Pianoplayer said:
    Yes, you've mentioned hebes many times - you need to buy some!

    The first one is dusty miller (Senecio) I think.

    I know, today I have just started to memove turf at the front of my lawn to make a new bed,I'm going to have 3 or 4 shrubs and maybe plant bulbs in between,but I do like those silver plants so I might get a couple of them.At some time I will get some Hebes and I will take photos of my end results.I'm trying to improve the lawn this year too.The neighbours are in shock!
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Well, good luck with your ongoing garden renovation project! Do show the before and after photos - there's a thread on Garden Design on garden makeovers.
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    Pianoplayer said:
    Well, good luck with your ongoing garden renovation project! Do show the before and after photos - there's a thread on Garden Design on garden makeovers.

    I've just sent photos of my back garden and the one bed that I planted at the front to my aunt in Scotland,she was amazed,I had been telling her about it for the last couple of months but she hadn't realised how much work I had put in to it until seeing the photos.
    I've really enjoyed the neighbours making kind comments about my garden,and I'm pleased that I have made them happy by everything looking so tidy as it was neglected before.I still have a fair bit to do but it's not going to take too long now.
  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    there’s nothing better than gardening out front for having a chat with neighbours or just passers-by.  It can tend to hold you up at times but you might find yourself exchanging cuttings, seedlings or advice.
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    Often called Cineraria at the garden centre, these are tender plants and unless you have a sheltered garden won't make it thorough the winter. You can buy them as 6-pack box bedding in spring.
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