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  • kathy 6kathy 6 Posts: 261

    The potentilla looks very like one I have Lorna called 'Monarch's Velvet' image

  • Lorna95Lorna95 Posts: 436

    Thanks Kathy, I got this from the in-laws when they moved, I so hope I can collect the seeds from this one, I love the dark colour on it.xx

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    Divide it if you can Limagerna. Those named cultivars often don't seed the same as the parentsimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Lorna95Lorna95 Posts: 436

    Thank you nut, I will do that then, when is the best time to divide them.xx

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    Any time between nowe and spring for me but if someone tells you different they're probably right. I make up my own rules and I'm not a proper gardenerimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Lorna95Lorna95 Posts: 436

    Lol, not a proper gardener, I don't believe you nut, I have seen the great advice you have given people, now if were talking of not a proper gardener that would be me, mine is ha ho see how we go, and hope for the best. image

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    Proper gardeners don't give the wildlife priority over the neat edges and mown grass Lornaimage They don't stand and admire some interesting insect that is defoliating a plant, or grow native 'weeds' in preference to fancy cultivars.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Lorna95Lorna95 Posts: 436

    Ah I see nut, well I'm not one to worry about neat edges either, but I'm not one to let insect munch away on my plants, I don't even like Hubby touching my plants. we all love our gardens for what they mean to us. Bet you get some lovely wildlife in your garden.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    I do Lornaimage

    Joimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Hi Lorna, just seen your list and I wanted to add that houttuynia is really invasive.  I think you mentioned it's in a pot but watch the roots don't travel down and out.  It spreads like ground elder and is just as hard to eradicate.

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