What's Looking Good In September 2021

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  1. Victoria

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    We have that, it is amazing but we keep it almost in all shade. Well, I think it is that, actually two, a red one and an orange red one. They don't always name things here. I have never seen the variegated Oleander but am now (trying) to root a red one and two peach ones.
     
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      That is stunning.
       
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        I am displaying my ignorance now but I have tried a few times to upload a photo with no success I would appreciate some advice please
         
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          I'm not very good at explaining but on my phone there's 3 long boxes saying, post reply, upload a file and under that is more options. Touch upload a file and I get the list of the pictures that I've taken, touch one and it loads it on here, then I have to choose thumbnail or full image, I choose the full image and that's it. I hope that helps.
           
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            That was from a cutting from Mallorca a few years ago, it was variegated and double flowered and as it was hanging over the pavement I couldn't resist taking a couple of cuttings.:smile:
             
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              My store bought ferns have enjoyed their new digs and I really like the simple addition of busy lizzies. Sort of reminds me of a posie but on a larger scale.

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                What startled me was that the lizzies grew so well in a shady spot. The impatiens are ones I grew from seed. First time out with trying from seed. The ones in the sunny spots are not too much bigger.
                 
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                  That is very effective.

                  They grow better in the shade here, so do Pelargoniums and Petunias and you do have summers as hot as I do. Also, the Garden Centers keep such under cover here so I follow their lead.
                   
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                    I've always been disappointed with my attempts at growing Petunias Vicky..now I know why.
                    As we have little shade during the summer months, I think I won't bother with them again now. Admit to defeat!:biggrin:
                     
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                      What about the pot on the patio where you sit? I found the pellet seeds best and flowers lasted longer. These were two years ago. I ordered pellet seeds again but got normal so haven't planted.


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                        Yes that's a good suggestion Vicky, it remains shady until about 3pm during the summer so would miss the ' high heat' of the day......if you can call it that!! :heehee: . I will note it in my gardening diary for next year. :thankyou:x
                         
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                          Many thanks Logan I will try again with your suggestion
                          Kind regards
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                              Thanks hth although I have posted on this site before without any problems I am having difficulty in uploading photos gigabyte size and all that I will persevere thank you again
                              Best regards
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                                @Tomhip If I remember correctly there are size limits on photos you can post. 800px X 600px allows me to post mine there is also a file size limit and gigabyte is too big by oodles.
                                So either reduce file size or post picture elsewhere and then put a link on here.
                                 
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