Vices, Daphnes and hybrid Lewisias....how's that for a thread?

[Maggi Young]

What lovely bright Lewisias...do you make the crosses yourself ?

Daphnes... I think our drainage would be good enough... so maybe it is the lack of a wee bit lime?

By the way, we have rather hijacked the Ipheion page, so I'll sort out where I might move this stuff to!

Edit: well, here it is... moved to General Forum pages. M

[Michael J Campbell]

Yes Maggi, I bred them for 15 years but have changed to other things now,had over 150 different colours, and crossed everything in the Lewisia family that would was compatable ,and some that was not expected to be so.
I have lots of them growing outside in a scree bed. The hyb's are quite hardy and don't mind the wet,but it is hard to convince the public of that,so I gave up.

[Maggi Young]

 You made a grand job of them... they are super looking plants...... it does seem that some of the hybrids are better at coping with the wet than the old cotyledon hybrids, only a few of those seem to last for any time outside. We have a couple of the Ashwood hybrids that do quite well, but I have to say, yours are much more showy ! I would have thought that those bright colours with a neat growth habit would take a trick on the show bench, too.

[Michael J Campbell]

I did bring them to the show but every class I put them in they were disqualified for one reason or another,so I just put them in a non competitive display,and got one gold medal and two silvers. I don't show any more.

[Michael J Campbell]

Maggi,I put them all in a box and shipped them to Ian Christie, in October 2006, he might have a few if you want to try them.
I have only about 50 seedlings left.

[Maggi Young]

Ah, I know Ian is very fond of Lewisias... so they went to a good home, then?!! I'll have a word.
 Annoying about the shows, though, eh?  I think they'd do better over here, at least I would hope that.

[Michael J Campbell]

Maggi, here are a couple of yellow ones,

 Lewisia Rediviva Hyb yellow,

[Maggi Young]

Crikey, Michael, they are FAB! I think those would grace any show bench, so cheery. I like a good short fat plant, they're hard to beat!
 And would these colours come true from seed or would you get a mix of all shades, not just yellow?

[art600]

Michael

I particularly like the Longipetal x Rediviva cross.  Does it come true from seed - if yes would it be possible for me to have some.  Like Maggi, I think your crosses are wonderful and if they are hardier than a lot of the hybrids we can buy, they deserve a greater audience

[Michael J Campbell]

Here are a few more.
  Lewisia  rediviva x Longipetala hyb.
  Lewisia Brachycalyx x cotyledon
  Lewisia Rediviva X Little plum

[Maggi Young]

More delicious plants!   But I really must get to bed... Beechgrove Potting Shed duties tomorrow... Ian's on live and another Potter is staying the night here, too.... I am the only one left up... the dog has gone to her bed too... ages ago. I'm doing extra time forthe "Reel Blend" programme phones too, so will need to keep awake for that.... at least forthat I only answer the phones and not  any questions!!

I'm off then, night night!

[Michael J Campbell]

Does it come true from seed - if yes would it be possible for me to have some.

Arthur, I am afraid the hybs are all sterile and do not set any seed, they would have to be propagated from cuttings.
I had to make the crosses every year to get seed.  I may have a few plants available later in the year.

[art600]

Michael

I like the Longipetala x Redivvia cross more than the Rediviva x Longipetala.

The colour in the Brachycalyx x Cotyledon cross is amazing - certainly something to brighten up any dreary day.

[art600]

I may have a few plants available later in the year.

Michael

I would be grateful if you could remember me if successful.

Many thanks

Arthur

[Lesley Cox]

Michael, I certianly didn't mean to snipe, just being my usual pedantic, silly self. Please forgive me.

Lesley