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  1. chitting kaz

    chitting kaz Total Gardener

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    found this growing under some brambles thought it was pretty so who knows what it is? and whether i should have kept it or not lol

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    Possibly jasmine Kaz.
     
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      I'd also say jasmine
       
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Leycesteria???
       
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        I would actually go with pete on Leycesteria because of the colour and shape of the young leaves.
         
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          Looks like it could be Russian Vine. Just been for a quick walk an picked a sprig and it still looks like it. Will take a pic in daylight.

          EDIT - Done one by flashlight - do the young leaves have this 'arrowhead' shape when unfurled?

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          N.B. The first 3 or 4 leaves wont look like this, but will be much broader and rounded.
           
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          I'd go with Leycesteria...:blue thumb:
           
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            Me too - got some of that out the front -

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              this is a close up of the leaves it does look more nick's plant than the russian vine but i am no expert lol​
               
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              if it is this next question how do i look after it ?
               
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                I also think it's leycesteria :dbgrtmb:

                i haven't bothered to look at Bilbo's links (sorry Bilbo :)) but it's easy to look after. What I would do first is to dig out the brambles, put in a cane and tie it to it. The plant has a very upright style of growth but it looks as though it has been knocked down under the brambles. You just need to give it a helping hand. Apart from that, you don't need to do much as it's as tough as old boots - but looks good. :thumbsup:
                 
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                  thanks for the answers since i took this photo i have dug up this plant and repositioned it in a a border in the allotment with a few goose berry bushes in front of it, i have supported it with a few canes, i shall read up on it and post pics as it grows :ThankYou:
                   
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