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Name of this pls

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by TheWingco, Jul 16, 2020.

  1. TheWingco

    TheWingco Apprentice Gardener

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    Took pity on this specimen dumped on the 'reduced' (i.e. neglected to the point of near death - no name, no price tag) shelf of local garden centre, attracted by the silvery-green foliage in winter. I've nursed it back into health but growth is slow. Would appreciate any comments about identity - thanks.
     

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

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    looks like a buddleia to me.
    But I could be wrong as I'd expect it to be flowering now.
     
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    • Selleri

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      Oleander perhaps? The leaves grow neatly to opposite direction and are evergreen.

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      The grey undersurface to the leaves suggests buddleja too
       
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        There is the making of a Buddleia-like flower on one stem, but Buddleias are deciduous and this plant is in leaf all year round, leaves that do resemble the Oleander but not the emerging flower bud. Thanks for your responses.
         
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        If you have a flower bud please wait for it to open and take a clear pic to add to this thread.

        Oleander generally grow in mild/warm countries.
        Leaves look like Buddleja.
        Where do you live?
         
      • pete

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

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        I think you might find in mild winters buddleia is semi evergreen.
         
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          True. Oleander leaves are much thicker, not translucent at all so that could be an indicator. I also remember Oleander having sap in their leaves so if you break one in half @TheWingco it should tell that I'm right and Pete's wrong if the plant is not a buddleia.

          Oleander grows quite well even up here in Northumberland. Just a bit of warning, it's very poisonous, especially the sap.
           
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            Herewith pic of the flower - un-Buddleia-like?
             

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            Yeah buddleia.
             
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