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  1. wiseowl

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    Good morning I have a moderate pile of soil which is waiting to be used,the's two flowers have appeared ,could you please help ,have no idea where they come from.Thank you:smile:

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    :) Hello Woo

    The first one appears to be a Salvia and the second one a Platycodon (Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower) both of which I have blooming at the moment.
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      Good afternoon Victoria my friend,many thanks for your help,as always its very much appreciated:smile:
       
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      Although blurred, the first one looks a bit like a penstemon to me.

      The second appears to be an Aquilegia flower but the leaves look more like a platycodon :scratch:. The standard platy has a single bell but the doubles are usually more complicated.
       
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        I agree with shiney. They certainly look like Penstemon and Aquilegia to me although all my Aquilegia have finished now. :scratch: :)
         
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          Good afternoon Shiney and Lea thank you for your input,much appreciated my friends,I shall endeavor to get an improved photograph:smile:

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          :love30: I am afraid I have to agree with shiney and Lea on their identifications ... as opposed to what I proffered! You win some and you lose some ... and I lost out double time here.:rolleyespink::doh::redface:

          Sorry for trying to lead you astray Woo ... :whistle:
           
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            Definitely Penstemon and Aquilegia. The main Aquilegia leaves are tri-lobed but the ones up the flower stem tend to be singles.

            A lot of Penstemon will flower throughout the summer and attract the bees. They're perennials.

            Aquilegia, also perennial, will flower late spring and if you leave their seed heads on you will get lots of small seeds. Leave the seed heads until the seeds are black and shiney :heehee:. You can just sprinkle them wherever you want more for next year and they should grow quite easily.
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            Once you have sufficient plants you can then cut off the flower stem when the flowers have finished. The leaves should continue to look good for about a month.
             
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              Good afternoon Victoria I agreed with you :heehee: just as long as we win more than we lose we will be OK my friend:blue thumb::smile: cuidar meu amigo;)
               
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