Eranthis 2015

[WimB]

I bought some eranthis hyemalis a couple of years ago. One clump of them seems to be something different - is the second photo E. cilicica?  The ruff of leaves opened bronze and seem narrower.  These flowers also emerged later than the rest.

Hi Carolyn,

you've got both species in one go E. hyemalis (first pic) and E. cilicica (2nd pic)

[Carolyn]

Thanks, Alan and Wim. I bought them mail order  as E. Hyemalis "in the green" from a place in East Anglia. I'm pleased that the E. Cilicica is increasing and settling down - it's not supposed to be as hardy as E.hyemalis, is it?

[hadacekf]

Eranthis cilicica flowers always later than E.hyemalis.

[astragalus]

They both look very happy.

[Jan]

Eranthis sibirica

[Maggi Young]

Stunningly beautiful, Jan !!

[Jan]

Stunningly beautiful, Jan !!

Thank Maggi, hopefully this year will flourish.
 

[Ian Y]

I agree, such a beautiful group of this stunning plant and as for the one with the pink flush - wow.

I hope they do flourish for you Jan.
Thanks for sharing.

[Jan]

I agree, such a beautiful group of this stunning plant and as for the one with the pink flush - wow.

I hope they do flourish for you Jan.
Thanks for sharing.

There is also a bright yellow Eranthis stellata. But I have no photo




 

[Ian Y]

There is also a bright yellow Eranthis stellata. But I have no photo

Wow again, I have never heard of a yellow form Jan, sounds like there are more variations than I realise.

[Alan_b]

Jan, those E. sibirica look stunning.  They appear to be growing out in the open.  Are there secrets to achieving this?  Is the straw important? 

[Jan]

Jan, those E. sibirica look stunning.  They appear to be growing out in the open.  Are there secrets to achieving this?  Is the straw important?

Alan
Eranthis sibirica withstand all conditions / -50 degrees, a flood, drought, fire / still comes from Russia.
It is grown very easily, is indestructible.  Only killer Eranthis mouse.
This is not a straw, it is a layer of old grass from last year. Eranthis stellata is far worse to grow, it is an aristocrat.

[Alan_b]

Thank, Jan.  If your last year's grass is that dead then you have a much more severe winter than I do in the south of England.  I wonder if E. sibirica actually benefits from a severe winter?   

[Jan]

Thank, Jan.  If your last year's grass is that dead then you have a much more severe winter than I do in the south of England.  I wonder if E. sibirica actually benefits from a severe winter?   

Alan, Eranthis flower grows in the fall just below the soil surface and waiting for spring. In February-March begins to bloom. Flowering of the soil is frozen with the tuber. You can only dig a dynamite. 

[Jan]

Eranthis longistipitata