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  • Wistie2Wistie2 Posts: 13
    Re scale: these are pieces of an upright shrub but partner can't remember size or shape. 
    Think I might suggest a visit to the man and his garden to have a closer look!
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,076
    @GardenerSuze, my first reaction was Mesembryanthemum. It could also be a Lampranthus - I had one growing as an alpine last year. See what you think: Lampranthus roseus|rosy shining plant/RHS Gardening
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Another option, take a look at Crassula Sarcocaulis, Bonsai Crassula. They can be gown outside in mild areas.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,282
    @Plantminded Thanks for your input still puzzled. Just looked at Lampranthus roseus and yes a possibility. A succulent, woody stems and red flowers?
    Looking forward to my new garden with clay soil here in South Notts.

    Gardening is so exciting I wet my plants. 
  • Wistie2Wistie2 Posts: 13
    Just for scale. Lampranthus having woody stems looks possible. I hope to visit the garden one day soon and may post a photo of it growing in situ. 
    Thank you for your help and suggestions. 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,282
    @Wistie2 Good luck would love to see a photo when you have one of the flowers.
    Looking forward to my new garden with clay soil here in South Notts.

    Gardening is so exciting I wet my plants. 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,076
    A gallery of delights here @Wistie2!

    Lampranthus - Care Guide - Burncoose Nurseries
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,282
    @Plantminded Just taken a look I think you are right thanks for your input. 
    Looking forward to my new garden with clay soil here in South Notts.

    Gardening is so exciting I wet my plants. 
  • Wistie2Wistie2 Posts: 13
    The video on the Burncoose link shows the rigidity of the stems.
    I am very grateful for your time and this information.

    Years ago there was an online gardening forum linked to BBC Gardeners' World. I remember the names Obelisk and Constant among many regular contributors. I spent more time online in those days. It was shelved, possibly linked to BBC funding cutbacks? Is this the same?
    I will have a forage!
    Thanks again.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 14,609
    This is that forum and @Obelixx is still here
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
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