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It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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Posted by
lucyfretwell ireland (
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Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 15:07
but seems more robust and I don't ever trmember seeing flowers on it.It is in a very shady area in under trees.
It is about 2 feet high and maybe 6 feet or so in diameter.
Since I think I can only upload one image per post I intend to reply to this post 2 or 3 times with different pictures. |
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RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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| Not Vinca minor or major, Lucy. Maybe Sarcococca ruscifolia? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Sarcocca ruscifolia.
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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| Sarcococca crossed my mind as well but the habit looks a bit lax. Possibly Leucothoe? |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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Thanks!
Well it is the first time I noticed this plant in the 25 years I have been in the garden.So I think I will have the patience to wait until next year when I will keep an eye on any flowers.That might help.
I didn't notice any berries on it today -I will have a closer look tomorrow(maybe I will be able to see where any flowers or fruit have been if they have dropped off) |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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- Posted by carrieb 7 Philadelphia (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 26, 12 at 22:08
| Leocothoe was my first thought as well. |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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I had a closer look this afternoon and this is another picture .
There have been flowers that have gone over .I don't see any sign of berries. |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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- Posted by carrieb 7 Philadelphia (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 27, 12 at 12:04
| I'm definitely still going with Leocothoe. |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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| Yep. Now I see those old flowers I'm going with Leucothoe too. |
RE: It looks a bit like a periwinkle
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thanks.
I will keep a look out next year for the flowers. Maybe I can find other spots in the garden for it as it seems to have spread out via its roots and so I will easily propagate it.
I am learning that Leucothoe is supposed to be useful grown next to Rhododendrons and I have a few of them. |
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