Lysimachia clethroides | Gooseneck Loosestrife Lettuce Abutilons or Chinese lanterns are

Abutilons or Chinese lanterns are easy shrubs to grow and are particularly attractive with their 5 petalled flowers

in fact I have memories of them growing all over the coastal walls and banks of Europe

making detailed pruning and floral work effortless

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Lysimachia clethroides | Gooseneck Loosestrife Lettuce Abutilons or Chinese lanterns areAlso known as Gooseneck Loosestrife, this is a fast growing, clump forming perennial, bearing fresh green, pointed leaves, which turn orange red briefly before falling in autumn. In medicine, L. clethroides are also known as dwarf peach or pearl grass, amongst others. In herbal medicine. They are used to treat upset tummies, bruises, sore throat, heat exhaustion, etc. (Consult your doctor before using though.) Grows to 50cm tall and spreads