Hymenosporum flavum

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

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    I 've been growing this for about 4yrs now, it was sent to me, as a seedling, by someone on another forum.
    I wasn't sure I could get it to flower but this year it has a fair few flower buds, the first has opened.
    Its not really impressive, other than its quite scented, the Aussie common name is "native frangipani", which kind of gives that away.

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    But at the moment its trying to compete with a tired old clementine that has been in the pot for years. It looks a bit sick but that dont stop it flowering like crazy, the scent overpowers anything at this time of the year.

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      It looks rather nice Pete! How large is it?
       
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      Its about 6ft high.
      With not a lot of spread, I had the idea that pruning would delay flowering so last year I just restricted the height, and sure enough its produced short flowering spurs.
      Must admit it nice when a plan comes together:biggrin:

      BTW, its going outside in the next few days, and will stay outside untill November.
       
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      If I had the space over winter.................
       
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      Show it who's boss!

      Where'd you get the clementine? Did you grow it from a pip?
       
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      I bought the clementine.
      The original plant is long gone, but I had some good fruit off it before it became too big for the greenhouse.
      This is one of two I grafted onto poncirus a long time ago, I've now planted one on the greenhouse on the alotment.
      its only a matter of time before it gets too big.
       
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        Just a couple of follow up pics on the Hymenosporum since its come into full flower and I have moved it to outdoor conditions.
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        And a picture of another plant I really like, its the large solitary rosettes of Aeonium nobile, 18inches across now and like rubber.
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          Ohhhhh I miss my Hymenosporum:sad: Kept one going in the conservatory for 6 or 7 years and have tried to start again from seed but no joy so far. Could I be cheeky, Pete, and cadge some fresh seed if yours sets some? Pretty please?:doggieshmooze:
           
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            Sorry noisette, I've only just noticed your post.:oopss:

            Sorry none of the flowers set seed, I did try pollinating them but no luck.
            I wonder if the plant is not self fertile?
            I've tried a couple of cuttings but no luck there either.

            Bit late now, but might try layering next year.
             
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            Ah, pity but c'est la vie:dunno:. I can't remember my H.f . ever setting seed either, so I'm sure you're right about it requiring a partner.
            After the recent weeks of searing heat and drought, I've vowed to give up gardening, apart from a couple of cacti;) But then something like Ipomea indica starts flowering and you just know that you'll carry on regardless.....
             
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              Just for you, I might try an air layer tomorrow.:)
               
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              Pete , you keep amazing me , always an ace up your sleeve ....nice as usual .
               
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                I pulled out the one remaining green cutting from April, its calloused over on the end, so might root even yet.
                First shoot I tried to layer snapped off with a heel, so that is now in a pot, hoping for roots.
                This is the layer, only ever done it on rubber plants before.:biggrin:
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                  I've got everything crossed..it looks very professional! Is there anything I can sow/grow for you in return?
                   
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