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N. 'gentle' (i think...)

Hello ladies and gents, boys and girls

I went to the shopping centre/mall here in Milton Keynes, UK (apparently, the biggest in Europe) this afternoon to buy office goods and new clothes. Now, I usually stay away from these places, but it had to be done.
Feeling rather stressed out from the crying babies, the crowd, and poseur punks eating at McDonalds, I headed towards the exit of the complex when I saw a flower stall. For some reason I kept my eyes open for CP as I walked quickly to get out, then spotted a few Neps hanging on display! The owner had N. x 'Gentle' and N. mixta avilable, and I took the former home:

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Two plants chilling on the shower rail...

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Well I think it's N. x 'Gentle'... Newest pitcher, 8" tall.

[[Now I ask you all this: How much do you think I paid for it (in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling)? There's no prize for whoever gets it correct, but hey, a little fun don't hurt.]]

Coming to think of it, I shouldn't have done this, since PFT sells N. x 'Gentle', though I do live in the UK... I apologise if the "price guessing" was inappropriate, and please disregard it.

Cheers,

Amori
 
lets see..............£20?
 
I got one mine for $15 from the local nursery. That's my guess.
 
I'm going for 30 euro! ^_^

Nice healthy pitchers on it by the way.
 
Very nice!(go fusca go fusca go fusca hybrids!
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I`m guessing you paid $25 american dollars?
 
Some very close estimates there! I'll wait another day then I'll post the answer.

Amori
 
I know one place you can get them for $15, and you are closer to the source, so...I will say $12.99 or the UK equivalent.

Joe
 
Well, Joe got the closest estimate. I paid £5 for the plant, which is a little over US$9.00. One must also remember that paying £5 here in the UK is like paying $5 in the states...
Not bad, considering the plant is quite large (but I bet it doesn't look half as nice as the ones PFT sells...) and healthy enough.

Cheers!

Amori
 
  • #10
Hi Amori
All that for £5 that is good,what garden centre was that then?
Its a very common hybrid but it is a lovely looking plant the colours are fantastic,ohhh no another one to add to the collection then
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Bye for now Julian
 
  • #11
Waas PFT selling these? I remember ventrata, Miranda and coccinea....
Our internet is funny here. I can't check w/o getting a "Unauthorized Usage" warning, but I can rome the forum with no problems.

Cheers,

Joe
 
  • #12
I was going to say $9.99 ,b ut I thought that was too low. Great buy, Amori! It seems to have at least two growth points.

Cheers,

Joe
 
  • #13
That's a very nice looking plant, but I can't find any info on it. What are the parents of N. xGentle? Where can I find information, like highland/lowland? Thanks

Chris
 
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