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And also C. goulimyi ' Agia Sofia ' . (with many thanks to the kind gentleman who was so kind to give me this superb Crocus )
Some lovely crocus over the past weeks when I have been away.Here are a few flowering now.Crocus moabiticus. In the 15 years I have had this crocus, it has increased to only 3 bulbs. Usually this species has relatively small flowers with little garden value but this one is quite appealing.Crocus mathewii 'Dream Dancer'. I get the impression there might be more than one clone in cultivation.Crocus cartwrightianus 'Homeri'
Crocus cartwrightianus 'Homeri'
Hi Cyril , isn't it pallasii 'Homeri ' or am I confused ?
Crocus moabiticus. In the 15 years I have had this crocus, it has increased to only 3 bulbs. Usually this species has relatively small flowers with little garden value but this one is quite appealing.Crocus mathewii 'Dream Dancer'. I get the impression there might be more than one clone in cultivation.Crocus cartwrightianus 'Homeri'
Some do give the name as pallasii 'Homeri' - however, Janis has written previously : "Another surprise was Crocus which I got as "pallasii" but it seem to be cartwrightianus but it is closing flowers for night. Originally collected on Chios island (Greece) and named 'Homeri' by great ancient Greek poet Homer. Note black anthers (black colour in crocuses is my "weakness" point)."see more here http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=2639.msg63028#msg63028
Well investigated Maggi. According to the 'Crocus Pages': In Crocus pallasii, the style divides above the base of the anthers, the related Crocus cartwrightianus has a style which divides well below the base of the anthers almost in the throat of the flower, a useful distinction. Clearly the two are closely related.
Crocus goulymi from Areopoli
Crocus serotinus ssp. salzmannii, from JJA 352.006, a white flower.