Remarks from the Weekly KAVB Flower Show - Lisse

[Lvandelft]

Here some pictures of the last Show in 2011.
It's strange to see pots full of snowdrops in mid December. Some flower a month earlier than normally.
Other bulbous plants only flower so early after special treatment
                                     
                                         
Galanthus elwesii Hiemalis Broadleigh Form                 
Galanthus elwesii sel.                                       
Galanthus Faringdon Double
Hyacinthus pink seedl.                                     
Hyacinthus Rembrandt                                         
Hyacinthus Red Glory                             

[Lvandelft]

We were surprised to see a nice vase with Eucharis. We were told that it is possibly to
deliver these all year round now as cut flower.
 
Eucharis amazonica 

[Lvandelft]

and a few good looking tulips to finish.

Tulipa Donatello                                       
Tulipa Fort Knox                                           
Tulipa Oviedo                                               
Tulipa Cadans   
Tulipa Argos     

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

[fermi de Sousa]

A great way to end the year, Luit!
Thanks again for taking us with you to see all these wonderful flowers!
cheers
fermi

[Maggi Young]

We were surprised to see a nice vase with Eucharis. We were told that it is possibly to
deliver these all year round now as cut flower.
 
Eucharis amazonica 

That will be fun to see in the florist's shop.

[David Nicholson]

Thanks for all the pics throughout the year Luit and looking forward to seeing them in 2012.

[Lvandelft]

The Eucharis is only a small product in Holland. The nursery which showed these flowers does grow in pots and as cut flowers on appr. 20.000 sq. meters.
The total area in Holland might be about 30.000 sq. meters!
Here is a link of the firm. Just click on the flag for the language and click at the different topics where foto's are shown as well and where you may read how to cultivate them at home in pots.
http://www.eucharis.nu/
On another link you'll find an article (in Dutch) where you may get some impression of the way they are produced:
http://www.bloemenblad.nl/pdf/bc606b8caafb54ef87d32e5aace3b9c6.pdf

[ranunculus]

Superb information as always, Luit - and many thanks for all your efforts on our behalves throughout the year.  Seasons greetings to you both from Lancashire.

[Lvandelft]

At this first show of the new year the visitors could enjoy a nice variation of entries.
Of course many tulips and narcissus, but also snowdrops and several other bulbous plants were shown.
I selected some pictures to show here.

Tulipa Coquette Yellow   
Tulipa Violinde
Haemanthus deformis                             
Iris unguicularis Bob Thompson
Haemanthus pauculifolius                   

A little vase with Narcissus, which were picked from the field.
We were told that it's from a cross between N. asturiensis and N. Rijnveld's Early Sensation,
both well known as flowering very early.
           
Narcissus Dawn Chorus                     

Tulipa Columbus                                 
Tulipa Hennie van der Most                     

[Maggi Young]

What a good start to the new year, Luit.
I was just emailing you, thinking you'd got "lost"  on holiday again!

[Lvandelft]

I'm afraid my pictures are rather blurred this time. When I was at home after the Show I noticed that I
accidentally made the pictures with the wrong focus.
But nevertheless I will show some of the better ones here 
Hopefully they will cheer up some folks in this really cold winter weather today

Since 90 years in culture and still a good plant is Hyacinthus Pink Pearl.
Here some pictures of its Birthday and some descendants of this cultivar:

Hyacinthus Pink Pearl                         
Hyacinthus Pink Pearl 90  Yrs.                                 
Hyacinthus Pearls Passion

[Lvandelft]

And some other entries:                     
               
Colchicum hungaricum Velebit Star                     
Crocus korolkowii Agalik         
Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor               
Narcissus Galactic Star                             
Narcissus Johann Strauss                               
Narcissus Kiss Me                                   
Narcissus Wedding Bell                                   
Tulipa Dalyda                                           

[Brian Ellis]

I'm afraid my pictures are rather blurred this time. When I was at home after the Show I noticed that I
accidentally made the pictures with the wrong focus.

Are you sure you weren't just shivering in the cold Luit

[Lvandelft]

Not on Monday Brian, but today I was everytime when I had to go outside. Strong N.E winds and just about - 3C , but when in the sun behind a hedge it was almost nice 

[Maggi Young]

You are correct, Luit... in this weather it is a pleasure to enjoy photos even  if they are not as perfect as your usual shots.
The plants are clear enough. Though I do not think they smell quite so good.....

What fun to have the pearls with the hyacinth. I could have sent over some pink ones... even better eh?!