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Unusual flower names

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backgardengirl · 28/09/2010 22:29

Any thoughts on Lupin (ok strictly speaking it's a boy's name, but it's also a flower) or Zinnia (one of the twins in the Darling Buds of May)? Looking for something botanical that isn't 'flowery'. Any other suggestions?

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bratnav · 28/09/2010 23:32

Nemesia, I know a woman with this name, I think it's lovely.

Theincrediblesulk1 · 28/09/2010 23:30

Dandelion

only joking Rosemary is now an unusual name i suppose.

thereisalightanditnevergoesout · 28/09/2010 23:21

Tansy is lovely (a herb, I think)

How about Ianthe (means Violet)?

JaynieB · 28/09/2010 22:37

Hebe is nice.

JaynieB · 28/09/2010 22:37

Tansy
Hazel
Rowan
Fern
Fuschia (shades of Gormenghast..)
Zinnia could be due a revival.
Not so sure on Lupin - sounds bit like an Edwardian dunce..

SherbetDibDab · 28/09/2010 22:37

Was going to suggest Zinnia when I saw your thread title. It's pretty.

Not sure about Lupin, remins me of loopy or professor Lupin, the werewolf.

Hassled · 28/09/2010 22:36

Hebe

A1980 · 28/09/2010 22:34

www.bonsai-bci.com/species/botanical_index.html

Try this!

IngridFletcher · 28/09/2010 22:32

Aster

piprabbit · 28/09/2010 22:31

Hosta?