On 2013-08-02 22:56:33 +0100, Bob Hobden said:

"Sacha" wrote t...

Bob Hobden said:

"Sacha" wrote

Yesterday, we took the grandson to Blackpool Sands and on the way from
the car park, walking towards the café area, there was a very
attractive silvery grey shrub. It was about 4' tall, not flowering and
the foliage was quite 'soft', not in a new growth way but more as if
that was its habit. I'd say the leaves were probably about Fuchsia size
but the colour was distinctly silver-grey. Ray feels he's seen it
before but can't bring its name to the surface. It's obviously salt
tolerant but may be tender away from the seaside. Would anyone have
any ideas from this descriptioon?


One of the Caryopteris hybrids? There are some with silver leaves.

I don't recall toothed leaves on the one we saw. Afair, they were
smooth in texture and edges.

Then how about Atriplex, the Saltbush as the Americans call it. Huge
genus with shrubs included some of which like salty soils.

YES! I've just suggested that to Ray who clicked immediately. Which
particular one, heaven knows but that's it. Apparently, we have - or
had - a darker leaf form but must now look for this one. It's lovely.
Thank you so much, Bob, it's so satisfying when these things fall into
place. And very many thanks to everyone else who has tried to help us,
too.
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Sacha
South Devon