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E34E34 Posts: 13
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hi all, I have a very tall weed growing in my Belfast sink where I planted some unsuccessful crocus bulbs that I hope will flower next year. Can anyone identify it? It’s at least 1m tall, a bright red stalk and small pink flowers. Wondering why this has thrived so well but nothing came of the crocus bulbs!

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,007
    Can we see a photo please  :)

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





  • E34E34 Posts: 13
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,007
    It's a willowherb ... one of those plants that grow all over deserted ground because their fluffy seeds drift around on the breeze.   Most people regard it as a weed and will pull it out quick before it seeds. 

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





  • E34E34 Posts: 13
    Thanks for that. I let it grow as was curious as to what it was but I’ve had enough of it now!
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