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Does anyone know what these are that are growing in the pots I planted Echinaecea seeds?

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Just came up where I planted Echinacea seeds, green leaves with purply re tinges




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All I can say is I think it's a weed, because I think I have a few of them too. Sorry not to have a name.

19 Jul, 2009

 

They look rather like cherry tree leaves, is there a cherry tree nearby?

19 Jul, 2009

 

They are Salix caprea seedlings. I guarantee! Seen them many times in pots. The tiny wind blown seed get everywhere and if they happen to land on a nice pot of moist compost, well!......

19 Jul, 2009

 

Well I do have cherry Treeas near by and also have Salix too., dont know if to laugh or cry as where have my Echinaea gone. may be starting buisness in Salix Or Cherry tree plants. thanks to Fractal., Bob and weeding!

19 Jul, 2009

 

I think Fractal is probably spot on with this as it would be unlikely cherries dropped and germinated in your pots.

19 Jul, 2009

 

Thanks Bob, think I will leave Echinacea seeds alone!

19 Jul, 2009

 

It seems that echinacea take a while to germinate. Did you give them a spell in the fridge before sowing.....they need a cold period before they'll germinate.

20 Jul, 2009

 

Hi Gilli no I didnt put them in the fridge, didnt say anything on the packet, but thanks will remember if I ever try them again LOL [ disappointing whe nyou dont get anything Boo Hoo]

20 Jul, 2009

 

They also look like the leafs of the Japanese Lantern plant..?

24 Oct, 2010

 

Defo Salix caprea :-)

24 Oct, 2010

 

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions, I thing they were Salix, but they are long gone now, but if they do appear again I will know what they are ;0)

25 Oct, 2010

How do I say thanks?

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