petunia
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: A few more blue bells |
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I like the Muscari.  They propagate so quickly and are so undemanding to grow. Yours are really performing well.
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petunia
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Droopy, I looked up muscari. Also being 'grape hyacinth' that does sound more right of the name to this plant.
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We call them "bead flowers" or "pearl flowers" in Norwegian. I'm so glad plants have Latin names or I wouldn't manage to talk about them in a sensible way without photos.
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weve got those in the garden center  Ive never really thought they looked that interesting in photos, but seeing them in person, they dont look too bad *lol*
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kaseylib
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I love them and their fragrance...great cut flowers! Unfortunately, the squirrels/chipmunks have taken out all of mine. Now I just stick to daffodils (which are poisonous and they won't touch them).
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Ooo, pretty picture Petunia. Mine haven't bloomed yet.
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I used to have just one patch of muscari but this year they're popping up in the stangest of places.  I think the squirrels must have 'planted' them around the garden!! Beautiful flowers Petunia and such a 'true' blue. 
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Those are great pics Petunia. I had thought about getting some for my garden, but chose others instead. After seeing your pics I will have to reconisder for next year. Thanks for sharing.
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I'd never thought of them as cut flowers until I saw a floral arrangement that had HUGE ones mixed with daffodils. They must have been 8 inches tall. It was a sight to behold 
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Lovely Petunia!!!!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: A few more blue bells |
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Great picture!!! I'm very happy to have seen this post as I've noticed this flower (but in pink) growing in a hanging box... but hadn't found this flower growing at any of our garden centers.
Is there a different name for this flower or is it called "blue bells"?
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toni
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It's called Muscari armeniacum - Grape Hyacinth. They are a bulb that should become available soon at garden centers for fall planting.
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Thank you for responding to my question. I certainly will be looking out for them.
Thanks again!
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