Yet another plant ID

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Liz, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. Liz

    Liz Gardener

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    This plant which I think may be Caryopteris has yellow leaves about 1-2" long, narrow, toothed, opposite . It is a small shrub at present and some leaves hung on in winter. It hasn't flowered yet. The thing that intrigues me is that it's leaves are strongly aromatic, with a strange menthol type smell.
    It appeared in the park last Autumn. I have nicked a small bit [​IMG] and would like to propagate it . has anyone got Caryopteris, or have another idea, please?
     
  2. UsedtobeDendy

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    I have the Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue', Liz. I've never noticed a menthol type smell, but that doesn't mean it hasn't got one - I often don't notice the obvious....

    Mine has narrow leaves, not yellow. It lost all of them during the winter, although it was a mild one. It flowers in the autumn, as I remember it.

    Here's a fairly good pic of it, which might confirm it for you.

    http://www.wildchicken.com/nature/garden/nature_200_078.htm

    I can send you a few cuttings if you like.
     
  3. Blackthorn

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  4. Liz

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    That looks like it, thanks both. I like the flowers. Hope the cuttings take :rolleyes:
     
  5. Liz

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    This morning in Morrisons I found both varieties, and both had the aromatic smell. When I came to the reductions counter I found quite a respectable little yellow one for Ã?£0.99- couldn't resist! [​IMG]
     
  6. Blackthorn

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    Very good liz, can't go wrong at that price [​IMG]
     
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