Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.

Any ideas?

--
Jenny
(Rotterdam the Netherlands)
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Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

What are the flowers like? Single? In clusters? 6inches across - more,
less? How many petals? Do they sit up or hang down?

What shape are the leaves?
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

In message , JennyC
writes
Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.

Any ideas?

--
Jenny

It could be a well-grown specimen of one of the white-flowered
Lavatera's - 'Barnsley' or 'Blushing Bride' at least could get to that
size. (I wouldn't say "tropical look", but that's subjective). I'm sure
that there must be other plants matching this description, but their
identities escape me.
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley

On 26/6/05 23:06, in article , "Stewart
Robert Hinsley" wrote:

In message , JennyC
writes
Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.

Any ideas?

--
Jenny

It could be a well-grown specimen of one of the white-flowered
Lavatera's - 'Barnsley' or 'Blushing Bride' at least could get to that
size. (I wouldn't say "tropical look", but that's subjective). I'm sure
that there must be other plants matching this description, but their
identities escape me.

I started thinking about a Sparmannia but can't imagine it surviving winters
in Holland - it certainly won't here.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

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In article , JennyC
writes
Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

What are the flowers like? Single? In clusters? 6inches across - more,
less? How many petals? Do they sit up or hang down?

Don't know !
I've never seen the flowers myself. I will enquire.

What shape are the leaves?

They are a sort of large oval. Fairly smooth on top and 'hairy' underneath.

I'll be at her house over the weekend and will take pictures..........
Jenny

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In message , JennyC
writes
Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.

Any ideas?

--
Jenny

It could be a well-grown specimen of one of the white-flowered
Lavatera's - 'Barnsley' or 'Blushing Bride' at least could get to that
size. (I wouldn't say "tropical look", but that's subjective). I'm sure
that there must be other plants matching this description, but their
identities escape me.
-- Stewart Robert Hinsley

No. Much more tropical than a Lavatera :~)
Jenny

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On 26/6/05 23:06, in article , "Stewart
Robert Hinsley" wrote:

In message , JennyC
writes
Hi all

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any
trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.

Any ideas?

--
Jenny

It could be a well-grown specimen of one of the white-flowered
Lavatera's - 'Barnsley' or 'Blushing Bride' at least could get to that
size. (I wouldn't say "tropical look", but that's subjective). I'm sure
that there must be other plants matching this description, but their
identities escape me.

I started thinking about a Sparmannia but can't imagine it surviving winters
in Holland - it certainly won't here.
Sacha

No. Nice plant though :~)

I post some pictures after the weekend..........
Jenny

"JennyC" wrote

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any
trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.
Any ideas?

I think I have found it :~))
Hydrangea aspera sargentiana :

http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/h/ex/hysarg.htm

Jenny :~)

In article , JennyC
writes

"JennyC" wrote

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any
trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.
Any ideas?

I think I have found it :~))
Hydrangea aspera sargentiana :

http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/h/ex/hysarg.htm

Blimey, Jenny, how were we supposed to get that from that description,
when you leave out the most characteristic bit, the shape of the
flowers? ;-)

--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

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In article , JennyC
writes

"JennyC" wrote

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd
like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland
without any
trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.
Any ideas?

I think I have found it :~))
Hydrangea aspera sargentiana :

http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/h/ex/hysarg.htm

Blimey, Jenny, how were we supposed to get that from that description,
when you leave out the most characteristic bit, the shape of the
flowers? ;-)

"Large white flowers" had me thinking along the lines of magnolia :-}

Janet

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In article , JennyC
writes

"JennyC" wrote

A friend has a large shrub type plant in her garden that we'd like to
identify.

Its about 7ft tall
Large leaves with a 'hairy' feel to them
The stem of the leaf bracts is also very 'hairy'
These are soft hairs, green coloured
It has large white flowers
Has a very tropical look to it, but grows here in Holland without any
trouble

I've googled, but not been able to find it.
Any ideas?

I think I have found it :~))
Hydrangea aspera sargentiana :

http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/h/ex/hysarg.htm

Blimey, Jenny, how were we supposed to get that from that description,
when you leave out the most characteristic bit, the shape of the
flowers? ;-)
Kay

'cos it didn't flower this year, due to my friend pruning of all the flower
shots in spring !!!!!!! So I didn't know what they looked like...........
Jenny