Introduction of Saxifraga ludlowii.

[gervandenbeuken]

This is Worldnews!!!

At this moment I have seen the first flowers of the new introduction of Sacifraga ludlowii.
This species was not in cultivation before and was collected by Harry Jans in S. E Tibet in 2008.
Harry gave me all the cuttings and I have rooted now at this moment 57 young plants.
I have to make the best selektion, so probably it will take a few years to get this species into cultivation

[Maggi Young]

Congratulations, Ger, and thanks to Harry, of course!
 Big flowers, aren't they? Do you think this will prove a robust plant in cultivation, judging by their performance so far?

[gervandenbeuken]

We have to wait for that Maggie. The cuttings are from 3 different forms, so it will take some time to selekt the best.
Anyway, this is longwaited species for, and I'm sure this will be a fantastic plant for the future, especially for hybidisers like Karel Lang and Ray Fairbairn.
In my fantasy I see already all those new hybrids.

[Maggi Young]

Yes, Ger, great prospects for the hybridisers who already have given us so many gems for our gardens.

A very exciting new introduction 

[Lesley Cox]

Is this one of the rooted cuttings? So big a flower on so tiny a plant, like an over-decorated hat.

Yes, use it to hybridise but remember that the species itself is the most precious thing, to be preserved at all costs. Collect and distribute seed of the SPECIES.

[ruweiss]

Ger, what a succes with this desirable plant! I can only hope, that this beauty gets a firm hold in cultivation,
either as species or breeding material in the hands of skillful breeders.

[gote]

Indeed world news.
Do you have a record of the approximate original location?
Göte 

[Maggi Young]

In April 2013 - a development  in this story.....

Quote from: ruweiss  http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=10319.msg274891#msg274891

    Jef, thank you for showing. The flowers of Sax. ludlowii are sensational, I have never seen
    them before in any publication.
    Looking forward to meet you in Tabor.

A few more from my garden.
Saxifraga ludlowii

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Jef's photos are quite stunning- and show very well the dark hairy calyx