name that plant
On a Falmouth street an elderly gentleman caught me gazing into his front garden, admiring the plants.
He came out and apologised that his wife, who maintained the garden, wasn’t available to give me a tour of the tiny garden and name specific plants.
Spotty dog and I then accompanied him on his walk down a steep hill to the dentist. On the walk he told us how his house was once a Quaker school and brief histories of several other houses on the street.
Cornish folk are extremely personable.
July 16th, 2009
Yes they are! They are lovely and laid back.
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July 16th, 2009
…Fluffius Flowercum…?
Sx
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July 16th, 2009
Monarda. I think it’s ‘Cambridge Scarlet’.
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July 16th, 2009
I’d love to be able to grow this. Slugs and mildew…
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July 17th, 2009
It is ‘Cambridge Scarlet’! Possibly a distance relative of Scarlet Blue, and will soon be establishing itself in clumps in the Wendy House garden
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July 17th, 2009
Blimey!! It’s my flower!
Sx
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