Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
I've been gathering a few varieties of Farfugium this year and came across this curiosity.
Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto'
Leaves are described as being like melted plastic. I'm a big fan of unusual plants, but I'm not sure about this one. What are the opinions out there?
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Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto'
Leaves are described as being like melted plastic. I'm a big fan of unusual plants, but I'm not sure about this one. What are the opinions out there?
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Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
That image is not the nicest. What does the whole plant look like?
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Definitely . Looks diseased.
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Well it doesn't look 'nice' but I find it interesting in that no one in your street will have it. If you plant it in your front garden, it will really make you stand out.
Edit: Some varieties other than the Ryuto look unusual AND nice at the same time. Check this page: http://www.alternativeeden.com/2011/08/ ... ction.html
Edit: Some varieties other than the Ryuto look unusual AND nice at the same time. Check this page: http://www.alternativeeden.com/2011/08/ ... ction.html
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Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
I'm not sure Kris. This is the only image I've found. Constantine Garden Nursery are supposedly selling it, but their site appears to be down this morning.Yorkshire Kris wrote:That image is not the nicest. What does the whole plant look like?
EDIT - Now they're up and running
http://www.firtreefarmnursery.co.uk/far ... ryuto.html
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Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
This is a good article on Farfugiums http://www.alternativeeden.com/2011/08/ ... ction.html
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Agreed. It was this article that triggered my searches into harder-to-find Farfugiums.Yorkshire Kris wrote:This is a good article on Farfugiums http://www.alternativeeden.com/2011/08/ ... ction.html
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
I'm sure I've had that in my garden before, changed the dogs food after that
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Defunked Gremlin or Wicked Witch of the West?
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
It's in the Cotswold Garden Flowers catalogue (the paper version) so they probably have plants for sale even if they aren't on the website. Not on my wishlist though
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Something the cat coughed up?
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billdango
Re: Love Unusual Plants - But is this a step too far?
Jeez thats one bad chest infection, phlegm
I have never understood the appeal of hideous plants, just cos no one else has one , probably because they have good taste, what pleasure can you get from looking at an ugly plant?
I have never understood the appeal of hideous plants, just cos no one else has one , probably because they have good taste, what pleasure can you get from looking at an ugly plant?