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pygnostachys Urticifolia, 'Blue witches hats'

10 years ago

This has finally flowered! I posted a picture ages ago when I first bought it at a 'farmers' market. It's grown to about a metre (3 feet) and, as terminal ends to long thinish branches, these amazing flowers! Looks quite different in a normal garden setting and autumn light. The branches seem a bit weak, but overall, a worthwhile show.

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inga007
10 years ago
Lovely. Now I have this flowers name.
Apart from Narcissus, blue flowers are my favorite.
tuppitoo
10 years ago
Very nice colour Bill. Nice to see some brightness this time of year
We've had a litle rain but as most times need more. We're watching lots of
bulbs starting to push their spires thru the soil.The Chin Chins are a lovely
shade of green and very healthy and daffies hyacinths and other bulbs
on the way.We're wondering of course how such an early start is going to finish up.Time will tell.
chas
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