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Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8
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Er - which plants would they be? Give us a clue image

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  • Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8
    How do I upload a picture? Sorry Im new to this but that's the speediest reply ever!
  • Alina WAlina W Posts: 1,445

    There is a line of symbols above the box that you type in, next to the ABC with a tick is a little tree - press that and follow what it indicates.

  • Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8

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  • Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8

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    Plant 2

     

  • Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8
    Cheers. Was trying to do it on iPhone and couldn't see the tree icon. Logged into laptop and uploaded. Hope it helps and thanks for your help



    Darren
  • NolaNola Posts: 209
    Hi there Darren in Dublin,

    I think plant 1 is an Acanthus Mollis.

    No idea about 2 though!
  • FloBearFloBear Posts: 2,281

    Agree that 1. is Acanthus - or Bear's Bum as it was known in our tiny garden that it dominated.

    I think 2. is Leyceteria formosa - pheasant berry. I think they both need rotating 90 deg. clockwise to look normal ;- )

  • fotofitfotofit Posts: 73

    Hi there - well done with the photos !!! image  First is, I think Acanthus Mollis.

    Second photo looks like Leycesteria formosa - Pheasant Berry shrub.

    I believe that both can grow quite large - we have the first in the garden and it is quite large - do not have the second but, coincidentally, saw one in the garden of a neighbour today and it was a good sized shrub - over a metre in height.

    Hope this helps and I'm sure that other forumites will have other ideas as to identity.

    Happy gardening image

  • Darren in Dublin2Darren in Dublin2 Posts: 8
    Thanks people. I just surfed the net and think you're spot on. I'll be sure to keep an eye on the Leycesteria formosa as it sounds like it can be a bit invasive. It's already over shadowing the hosta so I'll keep it in check



    I have to say this site is great for a budding amateur like me so cheers to all who contribute and I'll be sure to keep the forum busy!



    Here's raising a glass in thanks



    Darren
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,102

    Yes watch out for the Pheasant Berry - it spreads  and self seeds easily.  It also strikes easily from cuttings, but as the name suggests, birds love the fruits.


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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