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I thought that Weeping Begonia rather unique ... a choice of Orange, Yellow or Mixed Colours..

 

Ah weeping b

ah, sorry to say that, but weeping begonia looks more of AI generated...

 

Sorry I had to laugh, but I could well have typed that myself ...

 

I agree and looked it up myself ... we shall see ... I assume they are just trailing Begonias.

 

Well, you've spoilt it now as I looked on eBay for the weeping begonia seeds and they are for sale. But they come from China so will take 4 weeks to arrive. I shall have to look at some reviews. But may give them a go.

 

@cactus_girl

Items for sale by blooming seeds | eBay

from Germany

 

I'm never buying seeds from China, last Plumeria seed I bought turned out to be Zinnias.
They tend to sell anything and just put a name on the packet.

 

Yes, my last ones for Hibiscus were something odd!

 

Am I right in thinking we are going to have to pay Customs Duty on purchases from overseas as the exemption of up to £135 on goods being purchased is being abolished?

 

Yes, looks like it. On the plus side it will be a big blow to companies like Shein and Temu.

 

Sad for our trade with respectable international businesses but temu and temu-adjacent companies do need a serious spanking. its shocking what companies get away with nowadays, even big domestic companies advertising blatantly made up stuff
or cosmetics with prescription drugs in them

 

My partner bought me this as a joke gift, but I'm enjoying it! (Yes, I opened the first on the first day of advent so I'm a day ahead.) So far I've had basil, cress and spinach. It comes with a seed tray, compressed compost and a lid so they can be sown after Christmas.

 

It's a bit like a Trump tariff?

 

How lovely - maybe I'll buy myself one!

 

A couple of purchases that arrived yesterday ...

Lonicera tellamania ...


Solanum muricatum 'Pepino Gold'




I got them planted this morning before the drizzle started.