Zephyranthes and some other amaryllids... 2008-2009

[David Nicholson]

Fermi, thanks for posting these. As far as Habranthus martinezii is concerned (and I have mentioned this before somewhere on the Forum) Brian Mathew, in his 'Growing Bulbs: The Complete Practical Guide', says is 'very firmly a winter grower'. I am growing H martinezii as a winter grower (growing well so far) and Hans Joshco is (I think) growing it as a summer grower. So, at some time in the future there may be a means of comparing plants.

[Hans J]

Dear David Nicholson 

  please dont mispelling my name 

Hans

[David Nicholson]

Sorry Hans, two many fingers and keys and far too little brain. Just to prove I can do it when I try-Hans Joschko

[Hans J]

David - no bigger problem 

maybe write only : Hans J 

thats much easier

[fermi de Sousa]

Here are a few more pics from the garden this morning.
I posted a pic of these habranthus on the SH thread, this is a close-up,

This is a seedling from the plant I got as "Russell Manning" from Discovery Bulbs (now closed unfortunately) about 8 years ago.
This is "Russell Manning" as I grow it,

I've requested seed of it from the NARGS seedex so will be able to compare it in a few years (if I get it and it grows).
Here's a clump of "my H. martinezii" with "my Russell Manning" for comparision,

And although we've been advised to grow Zephyranthes flavissima in a wet position, this one is in a raised bed but probably would flower better in a damper situation.



This is a commerically sourced form of the hybrid H. robustus x H. martinezii,

And this is my own hybrid between "my H. Russell Manning" and "my H. martinezii"



cheers
fermi

[Maggi Young]

A delight, Fermi, each and every one!

[Hans J]

  Maggi 

you should collect more Amaryllidaceae

[David Nicholson]

.... and me. Lovely stuff Fermi.

[fermi de Sousa]

I posted these pics earlier to the SH thread.
Does anyone have any info about this species Z. zeymeri, e.g. is it true to name?
the flower is a bit smaller than Z. grandiflora's.



cheers
fermi

[Ezeiza]

Hi Fermi:

              The name Z. zeyheri is not valid. I tis used only in Australia and for several species, mostly Habranthus gracilifolius.

              The image of your plants look like Z. macrosiphon, a winter dormant. spring flowering Mexican species. The color is the same as in Z. grandiflora, the flower is somehow smaller. The main difference is that in Z. grandiflora the style looks "lying down" not somewhat erect as in macrosiphon. Besides, macrosiphon produces seed readily and in Z.grandiflora seed production is almost unknown of.


Regards
Alberto

[fermi de Sousa]

Hi Fermi:

              The name Z. zeyheri is not valid. I tis used only in Australia and for several species, mostly Habranthus gracilifolius.

              The image of your plants look like Z. macrosiphon, a winter dormant. spring flowering Mexican species. The color is the same as in Z. grandiflora, the flower is somehow smaller. The main difference is that in Z. grandiflora the style looks "lying down" not somewhat erect as in macrosiphon. Besides, macrosiphon produces seed readily and in Z.grandiflora seed production is almost unknown of.


Regards
Alberto

Thanks, Alberto,
I'll amend the label; it is obviously fertile as a seedpod is forming already.
I must check out the styles when next they flower.
cheers
fermi

[Ezeiza]

Hi Fermi:

               There are many images in the web where it can be clearly seen the "prostrate"
style of Z. grandiflora.


Best wishes for a Happy Holidays

[ketus]

Hans, the Sprekelia continue flowering, I take this photo in the morning, as soon it finish flowering send you the bulbil regards Ketus

[Hans J]

Hans, the Sprekelia continue flowering, I take this photo in the morning, as soon it finish flowering send you the bulbil regards Ketus

Ketus ,

thank you - thats a good news -I will write you a PM 

[David Nicholson]

from the SRGC Seed Ex. I have seed of Habranthus hendersonii but I have not been able to find any Google information about the species, nor is it in the PBS Wiki. Does anyone grow it please and does anyone have a picture?