ID orange thistle-like flowers
gardeninglily1
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Bought this in leaf from NGS open day - owner didn't know what it was called and now it's flowered I dint either. Anyone know?
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gardeninglily1
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gardeninglily1
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If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
Ah, photo! Fox and cubs is the common name. I'm surprised you found it for sale as it's an invasive weed in my garden.
If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
Really? Oh no and I was thinking it was a rarity
Hee hee. Hope you didn't pay a lot for it.
Never mind, next summer you'll be able to sell the babies on....
If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
Just read up on it and I think I will dig it up and give it to my friend who has a large shaded area with lots of mature trees and wants underplanting.
I'm scared to ask...what's this one...?
Cerinthe, I think is the Latin name for it. I know it as the fanny plant. It will seed itself. It's not invasive.
If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
Don't let the 'fox and cubs' loose in your garden if you can avoid it. Invasive is not my description, more like like total takeover. Pity the hens won't eat it like they do dandelions. Seems to spread by aerial seed (like dandelions) and sub soil runners as well!.
Thanks Kathryn - I will take it out tomorrow. Shame because I quite like the flower..but it's got to go now I know.
I've only got a 30foot suburban garden and can't let it take over.