tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post6043250975647437805..comments2021-05-14T09:28:18.615+01:00Comments on Lavatera Guy: August comment threadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-90611175387612032522008-10-04T02:56:00.000+01:002008-10-04T02:56:00.000+01:00Recently I saw a superb picture of Alyogyne heugel...Recently I saw a superb picture of Alyogyne heugelii growing in ideal conditions. It had a pleasing,loose rounded habit of growth and was smothered with flowers.<BR/> It must be one of the most attractive shrubs there is -if you can grow it. I have a specimen that has survived outdoors in Cornwall for six years now, but it has been smothered by a Cytisus 'Porlock' -the very plant which was protecting it.<BR/> Inspired by the photo, I have decided to plant another, and to give it more space to grow to its<BR/>natural shape. I will protect it with fleece when necessary.<BR/> I'll let you know how it progresses.<BR/> Sincerely,<BR/> Peter JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-24368234066050121072008-09-25T10:59:00.000+01:002008-09-25T10:59:00.000+01:00The only other form (or possibly hybrid) of Lavate...The only other form (or possibly hybrid) of <I>Lavatera maritima</I> that is available is <I>Lavatera</I> 'Princesse de Lignes', but as far as I can tell (and assuming the plant I bought wasn't mislabelled) this is indistinguishable from <I>Lavatera</I> 'Bicolor'.<BR/><BR/>I'm a little surprised that there are the only two clones in circulation.<BR/><BR/>Wild forms of <I>Lavatera maritima</I>, as inferred from photographs on the web, are often pinker. You can buy seed from <A HREF="http://www.rareplants.de" REL="nofollow">Rare Plants</A>.Lavateraguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335451352087574371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-87037829449755859802008-09-20T06:12:00.000+01:002008-09-20T06:12:00.000+01:00Actually that is what I wanted to ask you -in your...Actually that is what I wanted to ask you -in your plant trials have you discovered any unusual species with spectacular flowers which might do well in Cornwall?<BR/><BR/>At present I have Abutilon suntense 'Violetta' (which I have found to be often short-lived), Alyogyne heugelii 'Santa Cruz'(almost hardy in Cornwall but few flowers) and Lavatera bicolor(the best and most reliable mallow<BR/>I have grown).<BR/><BR/>I have heard there is a form of L. bicolor with pinker flowers than the one usually for sale. Is this possible to obtain?<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/> Peter JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-41671491117987458332008-09-20T05:39:00.000+01:002008-09-20T05:39:00.000+01:00Dear 'L.G.',Sorry for delay answering; I have had ...Dear 'L.G.',<BR/>Sorry for delay answering; I have had really sore 'computer eyes' for a couple of weeks.<BR/><BR/>Re seed exchange: I do not have any unusual plants for seed. My garden is too small for trialling plants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-31938672432895296642008-09-12T19:22:00.000+01:002008-09-12T19:22:00.000+01:00Do you mind if I ask your advice from time to time...<I>Do you mind if I ask your advice from time to time?</I><BR/><BR/>Of course I don't mind. If I did I wouldn't be allowing comments.<BR/><BR/>You might also be interested in the <A HREF="http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MALVACEAE/" REL="nofollow">Malvaceae</A> email list.<BR/><BR/>Are you interested in exchanging seed?Lavateraguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335451352087574371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-47514596850113370162008-09-12T17:44:00.000+01:002008-09-12T17:44:00.000+01:00I am particularly interested in lavateras, and als...I am particularly interested in lavateras, and also the rest of the<BR/>Malvaceae. Do you mind if I ask your advice from time to time?<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/> PeejayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-62708791918453852532008-09-12T17:35:00.000+01:002008-09-12T17:35:00.000+01:00Many thanks for the warning -I'll stear clear of L...Many thanks for the warning -I'll stear clear of L.'Blushing Bride I think. Pity, I think the petals look neater; not all wrinkled at the edges.<BR/><BR/>Many thanks,<BR/> PeejayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-84762713287852295742008-09-10T10:23:00.000+01:002008-09-10T10:23:00.000+01:00Lavatera x clementii in general has a reputation f...<I>Lavatera x clementii</I> in general has a reputation for being short lived, but I have seen plants that have survived for many years.<BR/><BR/>I have kept 'Barnsley' going for longer than 3 years, even though I have less that ideal conditions. I haven't found 'Blushing Bride' to be any more robust. Last year, when my collection was adversely effected by waterlogging after summer flood, I lost more of the latter.<BR/><BR/>'Blushing Bride's <I>unique selling point</I> is that the flowers don't turn pink with age - other <I>Barnsley pattern</I> cultivars do to various degrees. It's bad point is that it's has a bad tendency - much worse than 'Barnsley' - to revert to a 'Rosea' like form.Lavateraguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335451352087574371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003896771582812647.post-32425117498002841072008-09-09T22:50:00.000+01:002008-09-09T22:50:00.000+01:00Lavatera 'Barnsley' is, I believe,notoriously shor...Lavatera 'Barnsley' is, I believe,notoriously short-lived; I have never kept a plant for more than three years.<BR/><BR/>Do you know if 'Blushing Bride'(which seems to have petals of a better shape) may live for longer? Or perhaps better cultivation may extend their lives?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com