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17-09-2007, 10:02 PM
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| |  Which Wild Flower?
Since i'm relatively new to WAB i'm not sure if this may have been a Prevoius Thread?
If you lived on an island of no Flowers  And could pick one wild flower naturlise on yours, which would it be? |
17-09-2007, 10:16 PM
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Oh thats a toughie.....
Bladder campion was my first that i could safely I.D. and the first i learnt a VN name for ( Fairy Potatoes) so that one is special to me....but its not exactly colourful.
Or i could choose something rare like a ghost orchid or fly orchid?...
Hmmm...But to be honest ...a small island covered in deep red field or common poppies would be heaven. and they keep flowering for a long time. |
17-09-2007, 10:31 PM
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As there's no such thing as a chocolate bar plant, I'd have to go with Wild Strawberry.
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18-09-2007, 02:13 AM
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Would have to be Ramsons (Allium ursinum) for me, a wood bursting with them in spring is a sight (and smell) I would hate to live without. And of course the Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)would be right up there on my list too. |
18-09-2007, 05:52 AM
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California Poppies- they are so sunny! |
18-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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I'd have to go for Herb Robert.
I think they're a very attractive plant - a very pretty pink flower, with interestingly shaped leaves that can be red-tinged or even entirely red. It's just as well I like them, as they are possibly the flower I see most often when I go walking! I always look out for them, and am disappointed when I don't see them.
Another, more practical, reason for choosing them is that they flower for a longer period than most plants, from April to November. |
18-09-2007, 11:18 AM
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Daisies, with out a doubt.
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18-09-2007, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5  California Poppies- they are so sunny! | I think he meant NATIVE wildflowers. |
18-09-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter I think he meant NATIVE wildflowers. | Yer but if it makes Aeshna5 so happy i couldn't take them off her. Natives To Britain Please so no sorry as much as you want Ground Elder and Japanese Knotweed  |
18-09-2007, 03:39 PM
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I forgot to add mine. I'll plumb for Hay Rattle. It keeps the grass down, looks splendid and rattles!  |
18-09-2007, 06:08 PM
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As in Yellow rattle? semi parasitic?.....VN name of Chicken in a Basket... |
18-09-2007, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter As in Yellow rattle? semi parasitic?.....VN name of Chicken in a Basket... | That's the beauty Dan thanks For the VN!  |
18-09-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Salter I think he meant NATIVE wildflowers. | Perhaps- but it wasn't stated in the question + they are still wild flowers, which are naturalised in places in UK. Viper's Bugloss or Foxgloves would possibly be my native choice. |
18-09-2007, 06:27 PM
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Either Heather (to remind me of the moors), or Harebell (cos I like it).
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18-09-2007, 07:22 PM
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Foxgloves or Poppies would have to be mine..
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18-09-2007, 10:43 PM
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Monkey orchids! They are amazing plants and beautiful with it |
18-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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I'd have to go for Poppies & Sunflowers for the colour and Foxgloves for the Bees. I know thats 3 but I couldnt choose between them. Needless to say I have all 3 in the garden
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18-09-2007, 10:59 PM
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my favourite has to be the wild rose,i just love the smell of them also bluebells fantastic perfume. |
19-09-2007, 09:14 PM
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Mine would have to be Round-headed Rampion, closely followed by Viper's Bugloss.
If we're talking about 'Desert Islands Flowers', shouldn't we be able to choose eight species, our favourite flower book and a luxury flower-related item?
Steve. |
19-09-2007, 09:57 PM
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It would have to be sundew, Drosera sp. Lovely plant and would help to keep the flies down. |
19-09-2007, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by clicka15 Mine would have to be Round-headed Rampion, closely followed by Viper's Bugloss.
If we're talking about 'Desert Islands Flowers', shouldn't we be able to choose eight species, our favourite flower book and a luxury flower-related item?
Steve. | I'm not dogmatic that sounds a better idea! You Start it then i'll get this closed. Sounds Good to you Clicka? |
23-09-2007, 12:38 PM
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