Remarks from the Weekly KAVB Flower Show - Lisse

[Lvandelft]

but then the first spring-time messengers show up already.
These hyacinth bulbs can flower so early because they are grown in France near Bordeaux, where it is possible to harvest and prepare the bulbs a bit earlier:

Hyacinthus Pink Pearl         
Hyacinthus Purple Sensation 

[Maggi Young]

but then the first spring-time messengers show up already.
These hyacinth bulbs can flower so early because they are grown in France near Bordeaux, where it is possible to harvest and prepare the bulbs a bit earlier:

Hyacinthus Pink Pearl         
Hyacinthus Purple Sensation 

My word! Now I do believe it is nearly Christmas!

[Lvandelft]

This week I can show only one pot.
Not being a dropaholic  , I can admire a nice grown plant though 

Galanthus reginae-olgae  ssp. vernalis

[Brian Ellis]

To some of us one pot is enough

Thanks for showing us Luit.

[ashley]

vernalis in autumn 
certainly a fine pot-ful

[Lvandelft]

To some of us one pot is enough

That's just what I thought Brian 

[Lvandelft]

vernalis in autumn 
certainly a fine pot-ful

What's in a name Ashley? 
This snowdrop is sold under this name since years and always flowering in late autumn

[Lvandelft]

The last Show of the year gave some colourful displays.
The entries on this special "Christmas Show" have decreased rather drastically though.
Most gardener's seemingly don't have time to show their products.

Crocus laevigatus var. fontenayi                 
Galanthus elwesii Broadleigh Form                 
Galanthus nivalis var. cilicicus                     
Muscari Big Smile 

[Lvandelft]

Hyacinthus Pearls 
Hyacinthus Pearl's Passion                               

[Lvandelft]

a few pics of a bigger Hippeastrum entry:

Hippeastrum Furo                                 
Hippeastrum Red Rival               
Hippeastrum Samba                                 

[Lvandelft]

and finally some more S. Africans:                                 

Haemanthus deformis   
Massonia pustulata     

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2014!     

[ashley]

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2014!

And to you too Luit.
Thank you for another year of interesting reports from Lisse.

[Matt T]

That's a good looking Muscari 

[Maggi Young]

I agree Matt, the Muscari is a neat one - shown in the peak of perfection.
The Hippeastrum are very "festive" - most fitting for the last show of the year.

Luit, again you have done us proud by your efforts to report on the Lisse displays this year. You have taken the time and trouble to share with us  such a wide range of plants - and some quite extraordinary new varieties that we may have to be patient to see in commerce - but all the time we are learning  more about what is happening in the heart of the  bulb industry -ad enjoying some marvelous photos of the plants.

Thank you!   We will hope you have a very pleasant rest over the holiday season - to  be ready for the new Lisse Year!
With all best wishes to you, Dear Vroni and your family for a wonderful Christmas 

[ArnoldT]

Luit;

The Massonia pustulata doesn't look like any I've seen.  More like a Massonia echinata

http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/Massonia