keluar Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 http://i59.tinypic.com/2dlw3g6.jpghttp://i60.tinypic.com/x6e9s4.jpgYour help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Looks like bindweed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPB Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 But those aren't bindweed flowers, are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L16579 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Looks like Japanese Knotweed to me, but the flowers are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee quinnie Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 The heart shaped leaves def look like bindweed, but the flowers don't look right for bindweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Bindweed is more "ivy" like in it's appearance isn't it? Wraps itself around other plants rather than growing up straight as this plant seems to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Field bindweed has smaller smaller flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Someone said it is japanese knotweed but I googled online, the flower looks different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 bindweed has 5 petals fused leaves look like bindweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houttuynia_cordataIs this the closest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 A neighbour's friend (environment related) said it is japanese knotweed. (which is a major issue) but I search and search and found nothing similar. Now the closest I get is Houttuynia cordata. The flowers are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Flowers aren't - nothing like knotweed - are the leaves the same as the flower - something purple there too.https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=japanese+knotweed+flowers&rlz=1C1CHFX_enGB507GB509&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=deSuU8fZF46BPYnVgJgP&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1199&bih=747keluar Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A neighbour's friend (environment related) said it> is japanese knotweed. (which is a major issue) but> I search and search and found nothing similar. Now> the closest I get is Houttuynia cordata. The> flowers are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 keluar Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> the closest I get is Houttuynia cordata. The> flowers are identical.The leaves are a good match too - I think you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadbean Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It is Houttuynia , it likes damp and semi shade areas . Don't worry this is not Japanese knotweed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 I went to secret garden in westow street with a sample of the palnt. One of the staff confirmed it is houttuynia. two staff confirm it is not japanese knotweed. Nightmare over... Thank you everypne for contributing in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelBel65 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Not used it myself but I've heard about a free app called Garden Compass - you send a pic via the app and get a reliable identification within 24 hours. Sounds like you're sorted but just another idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffronG Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I class this plant a weed! It spread all over front garden. Could not get rid of it. Have now had professionals in to clear the space, weedkiller, put weed matting down, pebbles on top etc. They finished a month ago and it's poking through already. Has been really hard to get rid of every single tiny bit of root.ANY IDEAS WELCOME for getting rid of it for good?!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 -- moved topic -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB100 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 You could try 'deep root killer'. It is so good it even killed japanese knotweed that sprouted in my garden. Two years later it has not grown back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keluar Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Secret Garden recommended me Garden Rootkill weedkiller by bayer garden. I haven't used them yet but I presume it will work. It was ?3.99. I would also like to thank Ben from Japanese Knotweed ltd. to confirm the plant for me. I have emailed a couple of knotweed removal companies and obviously got no reply apart from Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 keluar Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- Now> the closest I get is Houttuynia cordata. The> flowers are identical.xxxxxxxI am pretty sure it is that.I have the variegated version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minkey Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 f.y.il Japanese Knotweed has a growth pattern reminiscent of bamboo. It dies back completely in Winter, emerging in Spring as fast growing green/purplish canes. It can grow metres tall and has heartish shaped leaves with sprays of tiny white flowers. If you happen to be passing by of the council block on the corner of Nunhead Lane and the Rye, there's a stand of it growing amongst the shrubs on the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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