Crocus September 2008

[Thomas Huber]

And still some more:

- C. kotschyanus ssp cappadocius, the ssp without hairs in the throat - not half as beautiful as Dirk's form but also true
- C. kotschyanus ssp hakkariensis, to be distinguished from ssp kotschyanus by the corm lying on its side in the soil
      future will clarify, if this feature alone justifies subspecies status!
- C. speciosus ssp speciosus from Azerbaijan, really different from the trade forms!
- C. speciosus ssp speciosus from Turkey
- again, this form has very soft blue outer petals
and last but not least my favourite early
- Crocus tournefortii
- first day of flowering it looks nearly white, becomes bluish the second day

[Luc Gilgemyn]

What a stunning series Thomas !!! 
So hard to choose from and so many unknown ones (to me at least).
C. karduchrum leaves me speachless (which doesn't happen often  ) -
such a delicate looking species - wonderful !

[Hagen Engelmann]

Thomas, you show us not only a little crocusworld, it`s an universe. fantastico!!!

[Lvandelft]

AMAZING Thomas, last week Wednesday no sign of buds and now so many flowers.

[Gerry Webster]

Thomas - a beautiful selection of crocus. The forms of C. speciosus are much more attractive than the trade forms.  And all so early! Here nothing is showing above ground.

[mark smyth]

Gerry I have many noses above ground.

Going unnoticed until today is the gorgeous nudiflorus 'Orla'. I dont remember when or where I got it. I didnt get it this year and from my photos database it didnt flower last year. The height is 17cm 6.5 inches so I have now moved the pot in to the greenhouse. Fingers crossed an expert doesnt come forward and say it isnt 'Orla'

[tonyg]

If it is C nudiflorus (and it certainly looks like it) then it is Orla

Thomas - fantastic!  Looks like you got the sunny day you wanted for pics

[David Nicholson]

Lovely pictures of some lovely Crocuses folks.

I was getting quite worried about my Autumn flowering Crocuses which I keep outside taking all that the weather can throw at them. Boy have they had some weather this year. Here are my first two to flower, both from Thomas- C. pulchellus 'Inspiration' and C. speciosus 'Antibir'

By the way I'd better explain my Crocus labelling system which takes into account my advancing years and failing memory. It also means I don't keep having to rush upstairs and check my database on the computer.
Black pot label-name, source and date, number of corms.
Green label-indicates to me that the pot contains an Autumn flowering species.
Yellow label-a species that needs a dry or dryish Summer.

Well it works for me!

[Maggi Young]

Mark, your 'Orla' are from Aberdeen!

[Michael J Campbell]

[Michael, I second Luc: beautiful flowers, but I have to criticize, that the names are wrong!]

Thanks Thomas,  I would be delighted with any correction of identification,as I have only recently caught the crocus bug and am not familiar with the species and hybs. These were purchased from a well known supplier last year and it would appear that everything that he sent me were incorrectly named. I usually put a ? after any bulbs pics that I post but forgot this time.

Cheers Michael.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

C. speciosus antibir is gorgeous David and congrats with your labelling system - I might copy it...

No sign of any autumn Crocus in the garden yet here ... here's hoping... 

[Lvandelft]

What a beautiful picture of Crocus spec. Artabir, David. 
But I'm afraid you'll have to rush upstairs and check the database on the computer
for the right name this time.

I love your system with the labels. Always learning something smart on this Forum! 

[David Nicholson]

What a beautiful picture of Crocus spec. Artabir, David. 
But I'm afraid you'll have to rush upstairs and check the database on the computer
for the right name this time.

I love your system with the labels. Always learning something smart on this Forum! 

Luit, thank you. My wife sometimes says I don't know my 'R's' from my elbow! This time I can't read my 'R's' from my 'N's'

[mark smyth]

Maggi you must have a good crystal ball. How long have I had them?

[Maggi Young]

Maggi you must have a good crystal ball. How long have I had them?

Well, given the fact so many think I'm a witch......   ( I blame the pointed black hat and eccentric mode of transport... but brooms are always handy, sre they not??)
....you've had them just over a year, Mark