Can someone ID this for my M&D

Goldfinger · « **on:** April 05, 2012, 17:09 »

They bought this from the Gateshead Flower show, but cannot remember what it is.

Can anyone ID it for my Mam and Dad please?

Thanks in advance,

Goldfinger.

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2012, 17:11 »

At first I thought Datura/Brugmansia but the flowers are too open for that.

Is it hardy or does it come inside for the winter?

mumofstig · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2012, 17:14 »

sunshineband · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2012, 17:16 »

That's the one ---Dog's Tooth Violet

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Goldfinger · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2012, 17:27 »

That was quick!

And that is it, they did leave it out over the winter, so it must be hardy.

Thanks all again,

GF

arugula · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2012, 18:16 »

That was quick!

They like their pretty flowers.

Diddy Gardener · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2012, 11:55 »

Oooh, that's lovely - I want one!

Goosegirl · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2012, 15:42 »

Definitely Dog Tooth Violet - I have two!

Goldfinger · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2012, 17:41 »

Are you able to 'split' it in some way, to get more plants/bulbs/corms?

mumofstig · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2012, 17:42 »

on the RHS link

Debz · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:28 »

It splits really easily. My mum started out with a tiny piece and now has three large clumps.

Goldfinger · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2012, 19:47 »

Says 'split clumps after flowering'.

Didn't read that far........

Our parents are away for a few days now so can't ask them if theirs has stopped flowering, any idea when it'll be finished?