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Oron Peri

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Ornithogalum 2010
« on: January 28, 2010, 10:12:38 AM »
First two species are in bloom at the moment:
O. chionophilum, endemic to Cyprus with lovely contrast of glaucus leaves
The second is O. sibthorpii from SE Turkey, both will flower for at least 3 weeks.
« Last Edit: January 28, 2010, 12:16:49 PM by Oron Peri »
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2010, 02:27:34 PM »
First two species are in bloom at the moment:
O. chionophilum, endemic to Cyprus with lovely contrast of glaucus leaves
The second is O. sibthorpii from SE Turkey, both will flower for at least 3 weeks.

Oron, nice dwarf ornithogalums (particularly O. chionophilum).  It's interesting how O. chionophilum has the general look and aspect of Allium chamaemoly.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2010, 03:37:32 PM »
Very nice Oron.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2010, 08:11:27 PM »
Yes, very nice Oron .
I did never see the first in Cyprus.Is this a  plant of the  high mountains?
In previous years sibthorpii is already in flower here. But due cold winter it is not in flower yet.
We did see sibthorpii in the Peloponesos.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2010, 08:33:22 PM »
Hi Kris

O. chionophilum is quite a common species in Cyprus, it grows from 700-1950m,
generally it starts blooming late February.
« Last Edit: January 28, 2010, 09:02:13 PM by Oron Peri »
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2010, 05:59:31 PM »
I named this Ornithogalum as O. oligophyllum (using Flora of Turkey) but I'm something doubtfull about name. In any case - very beautiful and this year the earliest.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2010, 10:52:02 PM »
this Ornithogalum to be of small dimensions
Ornithogalum graminifolium
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2010, 11:30:36 PM »
Ornithogalum fimbriatum, from Janis.

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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2010, 10:25:24 PM »
Ornithogalum unifoliatum

Padova N-E Italy climate zone 8

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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2010, 06:18:45 PM »
Ornithogalum reverchonii from Spain which is a magnificent species about 45cms tall
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2010, 09:41:50 AM »
That's lovely Tony - would it do okay out in the garden?
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2010, 10:11:07 AM »
Gail certainly not where I live,far to wet,it needs a dry summer rest. I have some spare if you want to try it.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2010, 03:31:57 AM »
Gail certainly not where I live,far to wet,it needs a dry summer rest. I have some spare if you want to try it.
Does it set seed, Tony? He asked hopefully, ::)
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2010, 06:57:38 AM »
Yes please!  :) I'll send a PM.
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Re: Ornithogalum 2010
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2010, 04:10:25 PM »
Gail certainly not where I live,far to wet,it needs a dry summer rest. I have some spare if you want to try it.
Does it set seed, Tony? He asked hopefully, ::)
cheers
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I have not tried for seed in previous years but it has now had a very active afternoon with a paintbrush! Time will tell.
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