Crocus: November 2010

[Hans A.]

Some pictures of Crocus cambessedesii in nature. Because of heavy rainfall the last days most flowers were destroyed - but I found some nice ones and was also very lucky to find one without any marking.
This species normally grows in crevices, the colour varies something, even if light purple dominates withe to blue plants can be found. This species not only enjoys Botanists also Goats are glad to find them as you will notice on the pics.

[mark smyth]

Did you see them at Formentor? I saw seed pods there in April

The group photo is very good

[Hans A.]

Thanks Mark,
took the pictures not far away from Lluc monastery - remember populations of Formentor a bit more homogenous - Hubi might have fotos from there.

[annew]

They look delightful in among the rocks. Where is Hubi anyway? He is very quiet.

[tonyg]

They look delightful in among the rocks. Where is Hubi anyway? He is very quiet.

Yes!  Fabulous photos Hans.
Anne - Hubi has been in Greece crocus hunting and family hols combined.  Hope the family have had a good time, judging by other comments there may not have been many crocus to see

[ian mcenery]

Some pictures of Crocus cambessedesii in nature. Because of heavy rainfall the last days most flowers were destroyed - but I found some nice ones and was also very lucky to find one without any marking.
This species normally grows in crevices, the colour varies something, even if light purple dominates withe to blue plants can be found. This species not only enjoys Botanists also Goats are glad to find them as you will notice on the pics.

Fabulous photos Hans of a very beautiful species

Here are a couple of mine unfortunately not from nature

Crocus medius Millesimo from Dirk
C goulymii leucanthus which has flowered now for over a month
C niveus a late flowering form which usually starts now and goes on till December

[krisderaeymaeker]

Some pictures of Crocus cambessedesii in nature. Because of heavy rainfall the last days most flowers were destroyed - but I found some nice ones and was also very lucky to find one without any marking.
This species normally grows in crevices, the colour varies something, even if light purple dominates withe to blue plants can be found. This species not only enjoys Botanists also Goats are glad to find them as you will notice on the pics.

Love this pictures very much Hans ! We went to Mallorca some years ago ,but in the wrong period for plantsmen.We have been in the area you describe. Never tought that this place hides this magnificent Crocus.In  Mallorca,it was the first time that I saw Pancratius maritimus in the wild.Also remind some Astragalus , hardy palms ...I remember also that we try to find Paeonia cambessedesii,but we did'nt find them.
I must go back sometimes! Would like to see some Cyclamen balearicum sometimes...

[Gerry Webster]

Here are a couple of mine unfortunately not from nature

C niveus a late flowering form which usually starts now and goes on till December

Ian - the late flowering C. niveus is very attractive. Is the blue colour true to life?

[olegKon]

Thank you everybody for showing nice autumn crocuses. November is not actually the season here but as there is no snow yet and days are sunny and relatively warm some crocus keep flowering.
1. Crocus speciosus albus
2. Crocus speciosus
3,4. Crocus speciosus Bowl's Blue

[mark smyth]

3,4. Crocus speciosus Bowl's Blue

very nice. Does it have black styles with orange tips?

Today I saw my first C. chrysanthus  has a nose above ground.

[ian mcenery]

Here are a couple of mine unfortunately not from nature

C niveus a late flowering form which usually starts now and goes on till December

Ian - the late flowering C. niveus is very attractive. Is the blue colour true to life?

Gerry the colour is not quite correct in fact it does look a little better than life in the photo  I expect it is the white balance and the bright sunshine when it was photographed but it is a striking colour nevertheless.
As the flowers went over today I have done my best in Photoshop to get the colour as I remember it . Here is the result  

[Janis Ruksans]

Great surprise today - came out flower of spring blooming Crocus vitellinus from Boumana. Stock originally collected by Bob and Ranweig Wallis, I got it by wish of Jim.
Pictures quality isn't very good, because it was very dark and all the day raining.
Janis

[Luc Gilgemyn]

It's really a stunning colour Ian !! 

[Thomas Huber]

Thanks Mark,
took the pictures not far away from Lluc monastery - remember populations of Formentor a bit more homogenous - Hubi might have fotos from there.

Yes, I have. Thought I had posted some in 'our' Mallorca thread (http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2610.0)
But there are only photos from Puig Massanella.

Here some plants from Cabo Formentor:

[alpinelover]

Some pictures of Crocus cambessedesii in nature. Because of heavy rainfall the last days most flowers were destroyed - but I found some nice ones and was also very lucky to find one without any marking.
This species normally grows in crevices, the colour varies something, even if light purple dominates withe to blue plants can be found. This species not only enjoys Botanists also Goats are glad to find them as you will notice on the pics.

Very nice pictures, Hans. I wonder whether this species would also thrive in the rock garden? These goats out daredevil feats. Amazing!