What's looking exotic in July 2012

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  1. Tropical_Gaz

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    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      • longk

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        That's another stunner Pete!
         
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        Not really tropical but looking good all the same.
        Echeveria Secunda 9" across and still a way to go.
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          What's the trick Strongy? Mine is making lots of new rosettes, but no blooms.
           
        • pete

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          The sun is out and things look a lot better.
          Gasteria flowers
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          Apologies for keep showing the BOP, but its never flowered like this before :hapydancsmil:
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          Sedum morganium, (Burros tail) with Aporocactus flagelliformis.
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          Just shows how cool its been, the Phals usually take time off in the summer, but this one thinks its Autumn.
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            No tricks LongK, just planted them in the border. I planted all the other Echeverias in their pots and they have all flowered as well.:smile:
             
          • PeterS

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            Pete - that Strelitzia is fabulous.
             
          • pete

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            I think I have one similar to that Strongy.Possibly the same.

            If it gets just slight protection in my garden, it survives the winter.
             
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            Thankyou Peter.

            I think so, also.:biggrin:
             
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            Few update from my garden as well.
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            my first canna in flower
            [​IMG] ricinus finally is coming out
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              Got three Lotus germinated Sal.:blue thumb:
               
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                Bop???? its lovely:)but what does BOP stand for plz x
                Ps..is it hardy pete??
                 
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                :doh:just realised i think ..bird of paradise!????
                 
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                  I told you that you would have been a good investment :dbgrtmb:.

                  Joolz68 , my Bop died even inside the greenhouse , as Pete it makes look so easy it`s actually really hard , Pete will tell you about .
                  But just buy one and overwinter indoor , it`s a must have plant.
                   
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