Solved Lysimachia punctata "Alexander"

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    We had this given to us, we don't know what it is and the guy who gave it does not know either
    so it's down too you good people again, it does die back in the winter so we are toled DSCF3297.JPG

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        Nice, variegated version. :blue thumb: Can need some support, especially with heavy rain.
         
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          Thank you Marley, Silver Surfer and Shiney
          can you take cuttings?
           
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            Jiffy we have one of these as well as the normal yellow one but as yet havn't divided either plants so I expect you can as our original yellow came from a division my mum gave me many years ago.I expect you can also take cuttings but as yet have not done so myself just done it by division.:smile:
             
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              I have acquired mine from divisions, but I am told you can root stems that are taken right from the base of the stem in the clump.. Break rather than cut if possible on a natural break point, sometimes they have root shoots already there.. Use rooting hormone and pot up.. Keep outside out of direct sun and in a cold frame or sheltered spot over winter, don't let them dry out.. Late spring should bring you new shoots... This is what I am told but never tried it... :scratch: :SUNsmile:
               
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                Thank you Kandy and Marley, I will have do try a cutting as i don't have the main plant, the stem in the picture is bit cut off the plant and given to us to id will let you know how i get on :dbgrtmb:
                 
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                  I have had it for a couple of years, bought for Bees and Butterflies and has kept it's variegation. It spreads rapidly and may need keeping in check. Dies down in Winter so not bothered by frost or cold.
                   
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