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Help to identify a strange plant growing next to tree please?

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Mine are all beyond the seedling stage now, sorry.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Yes the seedlings do have the same leaf colouration as the mature plant.
  • bjazz28bjazz28 Posts: 71
    Those cuttings never made it, they were riddled with pests I never notice until it was too late. Then the council came and cut the whole growth away including the ripening seed heads :-( I found one tiny seedling left by the tree, and I'm trying to root that just for fun. Although I do know that next Spring I could just shop for the specific seeds. 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Never mind, people always take the seedheads before they're ready anyway if they're within reach of the pavement.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    @bjazz28, it's possible that your poppy might have been similar to these
    https://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/product_info.php/papaver-poppy-somniferum-hungarian-blue-500-seeds-pa057-p-20519?osCsid=a31ff9f8faf3a78ad9e9460e82192429

    but to be honest l'm not sure. If you like rich and/or unusual colours, l can recommend "Lauren's Grape" and "Amazing Grey"  :)
  • a1154a1154 Posts: 1,108
    BJ these are common and produce LOTS of seeds, so just ask for some on the seed swap thread. They never are the same as the parent plant, but that’s part of their charm, different colours and sometimes doubles or frilly ones. 
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