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    Something else Id sown probably autumn time and i have no idea what it is. It’s been in the cold frame all the time. Looks quite healthy. Any ideas?

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    Reminds me of my pot marigold, although could be salvia.

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      Good afternoon now I know nothing about most flowers ,only Roses but could it be Lambs Ears as it looks a little furry to me,I could be wrong as I usually am :heehee:
       
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        Hi @Snorky85 ,
        Check out Lychnis Coronaria. I grow a lot of these and they look the same. The leaves are slightly silvery and hairy . When they die they go yellow like the one in your photo.
         
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          Ah @KFF yes you are right. I recall saving a seed head from one of them! Hoorah! Thank u. Thanks everyone else for suggestions too!
           
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            @Snorky85 They can self seed and spread like mad so keep an eye on them. :blue thumb:

            Bees love them.

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              Ah great-I love them. Going to plant them around the front border which is more “cottage garden” like so will go well there :)
               
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