August 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere

[meanie]

Sorry for being in a rush to start this thread, but my first Tricyrtis is in bloom! Taipei Silk is one of the best cultivars (I believe that it's a cross between T.lasiocarpa and an unknown T.formosana) and as a bonus it is reliably my first Toadie in bloom...........


This second one is a root division of the same plant that grows in more sun. As you can see the colour is not as good...................


And my first flower on some Lilium michauxii bulbils that were kindly sent to me.....................

[angie]

Lovely pictures 

Angie 

[meanie]

Lovely pictures 

Angie 

Thanks!
I do think that it's hard to take a duff photo of Tricyrtis though...............

[Steve Garvie]

Thanks!
I do think that it's hard to take a duff photo of Tricyrtis though...............

Don't sell yourself short; these are beautiful images! 

[Robert]

And my first flower on some Lilium michauxii bulbils that were kindly sent to me.....................

meanie,

I love the photograph of Lilium michauxii!  I wish that I could get mine to grow and bloom like that.

[meanie]

meanie,

I love the photograph of Lilium michauxii!  I wish that I could get mine to grow and bloom like that.

Thanks!
I struggle with Lilies, but this one has grown and bloomed from the bulbils really quickly for me.

[meanie]

Don't sell yourself short; these are beautiful images! 

From you that is flattering indeed!
They were taken early this morning in poor light using a tripod.

[angie]

Don't sell yourself short; these are beautiful images! 

I agree, wish I was able to use my camera to that degree.

Angie 

[meanie]

I agree, wish I was able to use my camera to that degree.

Angie 

I've said it before, but the joy of digital photography is that is not expensive to make lots of mistakes!
I went to the trouble with the tripod this morning as heavy rain was predicted for this afternoon, but it never materialised and it is still standing.....................


And Eucomis "Sparkling Burgundy"...................

[rob krejzl]

Beautifully composed picture of the lily, but surely it isn't michauxii?

[meanie]

Beautifully composed picture of the lily, but surely it isn't michauxii?

That's what the bulbils were sent to me as and I just took it as so (not being much of a Lily person) but looking at pictures on the web my leaf arrangement is totally wrong.

Any thoughts anyone? Martagon maybe? It stands about 60cm tall, thin stems (which are almost flat after the overnight rain) although it is pot grown. The bulbils are produced freely. Mine are in their second growing season. Leaves are alternate and between 4 and 7cm in length.


Thanks Rob.

[Lori S.]

That's what the bulbils were sent to me as and I just took it as so (not being much of a Lily person) but looking at pictures on the web my leaf arrangement is totally wrong.

Any thoughts anyone? Martagon maybe? It stands about 60cm tall, thin stems (which are almost flat after the overnight rain) although it is pot grown. The bulbils are produced freely. Mine are in their second growing season. Leaves are alternate and between 4 and 7cm in length.


Thanks Rob.

Lilium lancifolium, tiger lily.

[Robert]

Day 9 of the current heat wave. 41c yesterday. More of the same today.

Plum-leaf Azalea, Rhododendron prunifolium.

[Robert]

A few photos - then off to the Farmers' Market.



A few flowers on Aquilegia formosa blooming out of season.



Finally they are starting to bloom. Impatiens balfourii - for us a reseeder coming up here an there - and generally appreciated! 

[Lesley Cox]

Don't think the lily is martagon, or lancifolium either. Sorry, no help I guess.