Gardening

Its ghost bramble in English, not half as good. It's an ornamental blackberry, cut right back to the ground in spring to grow over the summer for winter interest.

Apologies for doubting your Latin.

I had to look that up to validate you weren't having a laugh.

I guess you were having a laugh but the name is accurate... can't believe it isn't more popular.

Must ask for it by name when next at s garden centre...

It was the first Latin name I learnt in college and never forgotten. Those botanist's have a sense of humour

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Apologies for doubting your Latin.
I had to look that up to validate you weren't having a laugh.
I guess you were having a laugh but the name is accurate... can't believe it isn't more popular.


Must ask for it by name when next at s garden centre...

 Could you do that while wearing your knickers face-mask......please, please, please?

I think that I would end up on a register, and I dont mean a cash register.

that's  a wicked thought though... Have you considered therapy?;)

Any spaces at you group!

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Whats everyone's favourite plant?
And best plant name.
For me I love a pineapple Lilly and the name award has to go to
Rubus cockburnianus

 I'm rubbish with favourites of anything - I also like the pineapple lily though and love globe artichokes, coneflowers, echinacea. The first thing I always plant in a new bed is agapanthus. I basically like anything tall, architectural and which still looks nice after the flowers are gone.

My dislikes are easier. I can't stand pelargoniums - they smell of death (which apparently is a genetic disposition as with the taste of coriander which I also hate!) and I find roses over-rated - the slightly rainshower and they give up their flowers and they hold no interest when the flowers aren't out so I really don't see the point in them!

My latest project has been to find tropical-looking plants which are fairly hardy for a section of my front garden. It's south facing, well sheltered and usually gets no frost (although this year has been quite exceptionally cold!). There was a garden on Beechgrove last year that had a real rainforest look to it, although it was fully hardy - that's what I'm aiming for. 

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Quote by Singlelady69
Whats everyone's favourite plant?
And best plant name.
For me I love a pineapple Lilly and the name award has to go to
Rubus cockburnianus

 I'm rubbish with favourites of anything - I also like the pineapple lily though and love globe artichokes, coneflowers, echinacea. The first thing I always plant in a new bed is agapanthus. I basically like anything tall, architectural and which still looks nice after the flowers are gone.

My dislikes are easier. I can't stand pelargoniums - they smell of death (which apparently is a genetic disposition as with the taste of coriander which I also hate!) and I find roses over-rated - the slightly rainshower and they give up their flowers and they hold no interest when the flowers aren't out so I really don't see the point in them!
My latest project has been to find tropical-looking plants which are fairly hardy for a section of my front garden. It's south facing, well sheltered and usually gets no frost (although this year has been quite exceptionally cold!). There was a garden on Beechgrove last year that had a real rainforest look to it, although it was fully hardy - that's what I'm aiming for. 

 I am also going for a fully hardy garden wherever possible. Big garden, four separate areas, loads of possibilities, now planting Beech, hazel, larch groups with broom laurel etc and will look at anything hardy. Want to get lots of magnolias, cherry, and mock orange etc. Replanting crab apple trees. The idea is a wilderness with a surprise around every corner so lots of height reguired and winding paths.....wish me luck, lol!

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Quote by Singlelady69
Whats everyone's favourite plant?
And best plant name.
For me I love a pineapple Lilly and the name award has to go to
Rubus cockburnianus

 I'm rubbish with favourites of anything - I also like the pineapple lily though and love globe artichokes, coneflowers, echinacea. The first thing I always plant in a new bed is agapanthus. I basically like anything tall, architectural and which still looks nice after the flowers are gone.

My dislikes are easier. I can't stand pelargoniums - they smell of death (which apparently is a genetic disposition as with the taste of coriander which I also hate!) and I find roses over-rated - the slightly rainshower and they give up their flowers and they hold no interest when the flowers aren't out so I really don't see the point in them!
My latest project has been to find tropical-looking plants which are fairly hardy for a section of my front garden. It's south facing, well sheltered and usually gets no frost (although this year has been quite exceptionally cold!). There was a garden on Beechgrove last year that had a real rainforest look to it, although it was fully hardy - that's what I'm aiming for. 

 Fatsia japonica would be a good plant, Banana plants will grow to, but will require protection over the winter.,

Palms are also quite often hardy.

Thank you. I have a Japanese banana which I'm hoping will be a decent size to plant out next year and my mum has a fatsia she says I can have. I need to research palms - they are quite expensive in our garden centre so I want to check I'm investing in one that will survive! 

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Thank you. I have a Japanese banana which I'm hoping will be a decent size to plant out next year and my mum has a fatsia she says I can have. I need to research palms - they are quite expensive in our garden centre so I want to check I'm investing in one that will survive! 

 Could also look at Tetrapanax and gunnerra

Tetrapanax looks really nice - I thought about gunnerra but it's always pretty huge in the gardens I visit so wondered if it would take over. I contemplated cheating and moving one of my rhubarb crowns into the area and letting it set flowers instead! 

There are quite a few different Gunnera, some are just low ground cover. I'm sure you could find one suitable for your garden

Ah, I thought there was just the one huge one! I'll do some research then. Thanks for all the suggestions! 

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Ah, I thought there was just the one huge one! I'll do some research then. Thanks for all the suggestions! 

 Good luck, would love to see pictures of finished garden.

Assuming I do get my ass in gear and sort it out, I will definitely share some pics of it!