Davidward
Located with a distant view of the River Deben in Suffolk and open to meadows. I am trying to merge the garden with the wild indigenous plants.
Located with a distant view of the River Deben in Suffolk and open to meadows. I am trying to merge the garden with the wild indigenous plants.
Early Summer 2018
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Early Summer 2018
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#plantid This plant found its own way here and is quite magnificent....... it is about 1 metre tall and has a thick stem. Any ideas? @icedance Can you a avoid two on the trot?x?
Initial thoughts were HIMALAYAN BALSAM David but not sure now 😕
Def #HimalayanBalsam - pleased I recognise and can name it! Watch the seeds pop! It will spread rapidly but you can just pull up what you dont want. Really pretty- have a google but don’t be scared of what you read!!!!
Girls are on it Himalayan balsam for sure .. as Claudia says treat with caution ... @flof1952 @clipperty x
It's pretty but an invasive plant that is destroying our native riverside plants. I'm pretty sure it's an offence to cause it to grow in the wild and as the seeds are exploded up to 4 metres away that's quite likely.
@flof1952 @clipperty @anne8691 @icedance thank you all for your help and advice. Very much appreciated.
You're welcome David ☺👍
@linfoster thats a shame Lin.... it’s such a healthy attractive plant
You’re welcome David, Lin is quite right ... it’s an invasive species and it wipes out native plants, it’s causing chaos along river banks in particular, so the responsible thing would be to get rid as soon as possible as it will take over and spread beyond your garden too I’m afraid 😦
@icedance thanks Sam..... such a lovely looking plant, growing slowly since early spring. But as you suggest, I will give it the chop x
@linfoster thanks Lin, your advice will be heeded...... its gotta go!
Yes it’s pretty but ultimately evil I’m afraid.. farewell Himalayan musk x