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Random red flower ( photos) growing on lawn

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MissCherryCakeyBun · 28/08/2018 13:36

We recently moved house and the large garden is being tamed ( house was vacant for 2 years) I went into the garden yesterday after a few days of decorating and found these red flowers growing up through the lawn. Very pretty and clusters on a single stem etc but don't really want them on the grass.
Any ideas what they are and if it's worth saving/moving them?

Many thanks

Random red flower ( photos) growing on lawn
Random red flower ( photos) growing on lawn
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SpoonBlender · 28/08/2018 13:42

No idea what it is, but it's definitely pretty and I'd definitely be aiming to encourage them!
A weed is just a plant you don't want, after all.

MissCherryCakeyBun · 28/08/2018 13:48

I agree very pretty Smile

Just fancy knowing what they are and if they run riot or stay where you put them. Going to mow the grass and avoids cutting them and see if I can get an ID. Searching the internet is fruitless

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Verbena87 · 28/08/2018 13:49

Coltsfoot?

Mrsramsayscat · 28/08/2018 13:50

It is fox and cubs

Mrsramsayscat · 28/08/2018 13:50

Also it firms runners, do you will have more!

I like them too, though many don't

Mrsramsayscat · 28/08/2018 13:51

Forms

MissCherryCakeyBun · 28/08/2018 13:51

Nope that's got yellow flowers according to RHS Sad

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Melstarrynight · 28/08/2018 13:53

Yes, fox and cubs. It's like an orange dandelion.

MissCherryCakeyBun · 28/08/2018 13:53

Yup that's it Fox and Cubs it's very pretty and spreading all over the place Grin

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MissCherryCakeyBun · 28/08/2018 13:53

Thanks all SmileSmileSmile

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Oldraver · 29/08/2018 10:49

Yes I would be happy to have something like that on my lawn. I always mow around patches of daisies and buttercups.

Lawn is boring and I think we are too conditioned to mow it within an inch of it's life. yes I also love the dandelions

TallSlutNoPantiesthe2nd · 29/08/2018 18:41

Very pretty! I wish I had your weeds!

NorthenderNamechanger · 01/09/2018 21:26

That is truly gorgeous. I love the weeds too. My favourite flowers are all weeds 🌼

bellinisurge · 01/09/2018 21:33

We have loads. Pretty weeds.

Stefoscope · 02/09/2018 16:35

They spread like wildfire when they go to seed, so if you don't want them in your lawn it's worth digging them out sooner rather than later.

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