Identification Area

Very informative Woo and Silver Surfer, thanks

Once again you have come up with the answer -thanks and very impressive

The only other time I have posted a question you answered straight away. -it's very impressive.You must have an amazing knowledge of plants and pests. Thanks . Martyn

Mullein

Thanks Silver Surfer

Hi Zigs," Love lies oozing "........Is that like " Love lies bleeding " just with a deeper cut

Excellent. Thank you. Ceanothus x delileanus Gloire de Versailles

Lithospermum officinale...common Gromwell.

It is very borderline hardy. I just lift it in the autumn, plop it in a pot in the shed and plant out again in May.

Had a feeling it was something like that.Thanks for reply.

Cornus alba (Dogwood)

Thanks for your replies guys.Going to de-head the plant next visit. She's a new customer and no doubt will end up with them everywhere and a lot of work for me if Herb Bennet is anything to go by. The seed heads and burrs are indistinguishable from Wood Avens (which her borders are already...

Looks like eroded concrete filled with lightweight aggregate (micro ballons)Used as an insulation type infil where you don't want a lot of weight

You wont get it under control, its always a large plant. Best to dig it out, if you dont like it.

The seeds pods on them explode and can fire them for several meters which isn't helpful for either.

Who knows still might be worth growing.

yes - I have looked at that one and thought it was a possibility - many thanks

Many thanks - so an aster; yes, tall ones are coming into bloom nearby. And Golden Abelia - brilliant identification - thank you!!!

Anyone advise if I can cut it right down to 6inches off the soil and bring it in over winter? Will it grow back as high in spring?

That would be nice!