Identification please

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Mrs Flowers, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. Mrs Flowers

    Mrs Flowers Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2006
    Messages:
    42
    Ratings:
    +0
    Can someone tell me about this plant that came up in my garden this summer? It's still blooming today.
    Thank you.
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    47,696
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +84,315
    Its impatiens of somekind.

    Possibly Himalayan balsam, if it came up on its own
     
  3. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2006
    Messages:
    10,282
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    South East Wales
    Ratings:
    +2,881
    I agree with the Balsam, Pete.:thumb:
     
  4. Mrs Flowers

    Mrs Flowers Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2006
    Messages:
    42
    Ratings:
    +0
    Thanks guys. If it indeed is Himalayan Balsam, is it ok to keep it in my garden?
    invasive? It has very attractive red hollow stems wi pronounced nodes and has been flowering for 3 months nonstop now.
     
  5. Mrs Flowers

    Mrs Flowers Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2006
    Messages:
    42
    Ratings:
    +0
    I've just done some research and now realise I need to pull it immediately.
    It's been popping its seeds all over the place!
     
  6. Aesculus

    Aesculus Bureaucrat 34 (Admin)

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2008
    Messages:
    4,327
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Cashier
    Location:
    Isle of Wight
    Ratings:
    +1,337
    well as long as you don't have a stream or anything near by, then there's probably no problem :) although cultivating it would be illegal so it would have to self seed!
     
  7. Mrs Flowers

    Mrs Flowers Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2006
    Messages:
    42
    Ratings:
    +0
    I've pulled it out. I saw how those seed pods explode spreading seeds far and wide.
    I can jut see myself pulling them out for years to come.
     
  8. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    60,996
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +117,282
    That was a really good idea to pull it out :thumb:.

    Although it is an attractive plant it will easily get out of hand. It spreads very quickly and it didn't take all that long for this lot to appear. It took the National Trust a lot of work to get rid of it :(


    [​IMG]
     
  9. Mrs Flowers

    Mrs Flowers Gardener

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2006
    Messages:
    42
    Ratings:
    +0
    Oh my goodness! I live next to a reservoir which is connected by canals to different parts of London.
    I got rid of it and will be vigilant next spring as the seeds start to germinate.
    Thanks.
     
Loading...

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice