Identification Area

A really nice one Thats what it is

Sunny but damp soil is it's ideal location.

No, not really As they emerge, just pull them up and you should get the bulb as well. You won't get all of them immediately and they do self seed, but it's that not that difficult to keep control of them in the average size garden. Of course, if you like them, you could just leave them

Be very careful of the sap when touching any Euphorbia it is poisonous. Wear gloves to be on the safe side.

Hi Ziggy,OK my friend thanks for that:thmb:

There would seem to be 2 possibilities. 1. Hedera algeriensis Gloire de Marengo. ( Previously known as Hedera canariensis variegata) Common name Algerian ivy. 2. Hedera colchica Dentata Variegata. Common name Persian ivy. I understand that Hedera algeriensis Gloire de Marengo has shiny...

:rotfl: No, shes just taken the hard drive out:dh:

Thanks for your help guys!I was posting from my phone, as I was at my sister in laws for the weekend. I recommended she twist one off that looks very ripe, and cut a bit off to taste it. If it tastes good - go for it! If it doesn't cook it!

It is in the family of shield bugs, stink bugs which is in Pentatomidae. Part of the super family Pentatomoidea. Quote...."Stink Bugs are attracted to the smell of turpines in cigarettes and cigars, they are also attracted to the smell of honey." I never knew that. Learn something...

well that's what I thought... but then looking at the fruit you can see the remains of the flower calyx which is small and the tips are curled back (very much like a nightshade or even a tomato) however on a egg plant the calyx actually hugs the end of the fruit and does not curl back:skp:

Another very common Lobelia with identical flowers is Lobelia x speciosa. There are several named cultivars. It can come with red, pink, blue and purple flowers.

Hi Ziggy no worries my friend,yes that,s just great,thanks for the info

Thanks All for the identification. It seems to be as Axl states Pennisetum cream falls. :thmb: I'll find one in my local GC. Mr Zen - my neighbours only get funny when I take a spade round and start digging their plants up ! :D

Very poisonous though, holiday makers have been known to use the stems as skequers to barbecue meat, as they grow very straight & on the coast. The meat absorbed the poison & killed em. Take note Sussexgardener, this one is a must for your poisonous garden.

There are over 300 types of Hosta and they keep making more all the time. I have several types on my property. What you discribe can be close to any number of them, but slightly off. Just enjoy and venture forward for other types.

Number 1 could be Smilax aspera, it's a very common climber on the Greek islands.

I would say Star Jasmine, Trachelospermum.:thumb:

Your Viburnum xbodnantense 'Dawn' will have lovely fragrant flowers on the bare winter stems if you leave it alone, maybe you could give it a prune in the spring if it really is too big? The Cornus is mainly useful for it's red winter stem effect. Wait until March and then cut it right down...

Thank you very much ruralgardener. I love Acers. We have many different cultivars, but my knowledge is tiny, when compared to the really knowledgeable folk on the Maple forums on UBC. Many are members of the Maple Society.

The blackbirds in my garden must be immune to the poison, unless they sit there nursing tummy aches every night!