WHAT'S LOOKING GOOD IN May 21

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  1. pete

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

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    When I have grown these in the past I've had them seeding all over the place, but they dont normally get through the winter so not a problem.
    I've tried G. palmatum and it is hardier, but not as nice I dont think, the flowering is more sparce.
     
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      The Cercis julibrissin (Judas Tree) has its pods which I think look pretty ...

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        That is very pretty Vicky. So is your blue sky too.:)
         
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            Choisya ternata
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            Polystichum proliferum An Australian shield fern that produces plantlets at the tips of the fronds. Had this 6 years now and it is just beginning to really get going.
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            Blue Bells under trees
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            Tulipa "Queen of the Night"
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            Allium jesdianum "Shing"
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              pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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              Is the Echium in a pot @NigelJ .
               
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                  Sorry I've missed lots of photos, I haven't been on here for a while ...

                  I like the Judas Trees @Victoria . There were two nice ones in a near-by town but the council chopped them down, and now we have a lovely view of the side wall of Argos :heehee:
                   
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                    Aww shucks....that's not so good then is it Michael.:sad:
                     
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                      Hope you have been okay Michael.

                      They are lovely trees and I think the pods are nice because they are a pinky brown.
                       
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                        I am excited over my latest Hibiscus. In November 2019 I bought a 10cm tall rooted cutting of an Hibiscus Schitzopetalus Red Pagoda, a Hawaiian variety. And this morning it bloomed ...

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                        The flower is clear red, it is the sunlight on the petals.
                         
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                          A few other things, Callistemon to the left, Melaleuca with Iochroma in front ...
                          Across the Dance Floor 9 May 21.jpg

                          Iochroma flowers ...
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                          @pete The first if the Geraniums blooming ...
                          Geranium Pete 9 May 21.jpg

                          Munchlin just sitting in the front doorway ...
                          Munch 9 May 21(1).jpg


                           
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                              Yes, that is Chere Khan aka Munchkin, she will be 12 next week I also have Hoover Van Dyson aka Van, who will be 9 or 12 next week (some disagreement as he came to us seven years ago.

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                                Yes I'm fine @Victoria thanks for asking, just been feeling a bit unenthusiastic recently :smile:

                                Nice to see your cats :smile:
                                 
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