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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #45 on: January 18, 2011, 03:46:17 AM »
Quote from: WimB on January 17, 2011, 08:18:16 PM
A few which were flowering here yesterday:
Crocus alatavicus
Crocus atticus subsp. sublimis 'Michael Hoog's Memory'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Uschak Orange'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Sunspot'
Crocus korolkowii 'Lucky Number'
Crocus laevigatus

Wim, they're all so nice.  Hard to believe when I view the SRGC Forum that some member's gardens are so advanced with wonderful crocus species already appearing... it is -14C here right now, with another snow and ice storm brewing.  Back to crocus, I do like C. alatavicus very much, and korolkowii 'Lucky Number' doesn't seem half bad either ;)  Could your Epimediums be far behind?
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #46 on: January 18, 2011, 08:36:02 AM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on January 17, 2011, 10:32:43 PM
Hey! Luc.... you have taken early retirement ? You kept that a secret, huh ? Best of luck to you. 8)

Thanks Maggi... have been too busy to mention it...  ;D ;)
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #47 on: January 18, 2011, 09:15:26 AM »
Quote from: TheOnionMan on January 18, 2011, 03:46:17 AM
Wim, they're all so nice.  Hard to believe when I view the SRGC Forum that some member's gardens are so advanced with wonderful crocus species already appearing... it is -14C here right now, with another snow and ice storm brewing.  Back to crocus, I do like C. alatavicus very much, and korolkowii 'Lucky Number' doesn't seem half bad either ;)  Could your Epimediums be far behind?

Thanks Mark,

they are predicting temperatures down to -3°C for the following days again. Sunday was an exception: temps went up to +13°C and every bulb which was in bud started flowering.
I like C. alatavicus a lot too...and it does very well outside in a sunny place in pure sand.
No Epi's yet, though...they need more days in a row with warmer weather to start their growth spurts.
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #48 on: January 18, 2011, 09:17:37 AM »
Quote from: Tony Willis on January 17, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
Luc I hope retirement goes well I can recommend it.

After the last few days of warmth with a temp of 10-13c the crocuses have shot up and I thought it was going to be a disaster with them elongating and falling over without opening. However a cold day and an hours sunshine  has opened a few.

First two are different collections of Crocus chrysanthus then
Crocus biflorus x chrysanthus hybrid
Bulbs from seed from one of the natural hybrids,not particularly exciting
Crocus bilforus ssp from near Adana
Crocus biflorus issauricus
Crocus biflorus crewii

Tony,

Thanks for showing.
I love your C. biflorus...especially C. biflorus crewii...  :o :o
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #49 on: January 18, 2011, 02:18:42 PM »
I expected that all of the crocus that I am used to see flowering in Greece in November to be finished by now but I still have a few C.biflorus ssp melanthrus in flower, this photo was taken two days ago.
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #50 on: January 18, 2011, 02:33:30 PM »
Wonderful flowers and superb picture Melvyn !  :o
I guess they took a little winter break during the cold spell before finishing their flowering.. ???
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #51 on: January 18, 2011, 03:19:01 PM »
My crocuses have been a disappointment for the last couple of years. Probably neglect I must get them back on track.
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #52 on: January 19, 2011, 08:07:22 PM »
Quote from: ibrahim on January 17, 2011, 02:28:58 PM
That is very nice to see the crocus season is on now :) :) :)

Gerhard is it posible to see your C. biflorus punctatus from top and do you know the location that where is it from? I have doubt it might be C. biflorus leucostylosus! The style seems like leuco on my screen!




many thanks for your interest ! I´m afraid we must wait for a further year. At the moment snow is falling, we won`t get sun the next days. So there isn`t a chance of open Crocus. I have got the plants from Sixtus, a german nursery. Many of his Crocus, and Biarum aren`t correct in name...

So you are welcome with help to find true names !
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #53 on: January 19, 2011, 08:56:21 PM »
Wow! Congratulations! January started with so many phantastic images from adorable croci species gladdening me 8) 8) 8)

Many noses visible but no croci yet flowering in my garden. Only a bud of C. imperati 'De Jager' and some wilted buds of C. biflorus ssp. melantherus are visible...

I find it always remarkable how quick crocus can grow a flower. The stem and bud of C. imperati emerged and elongated to 11cm(!) within only 1 night after day temperatures raised to +12° & +14°C for two days.
However, I'm afraid this rasher one will not open its flower. :( Weather forecast predicts the next couple of days night frosts and low +1°C day with some snowfall.
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #54 on: January 19, 2011, 09:10:41 PM »
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I find it always remarkable how quick crocus can grow a flower
I agree, Armin.... and Ian was saying the very same thing in his new bulb log today. It is quite remarkable how fast a crocus flower can appear... one of the many delights of these wee flowers.


 Gerhard, sorry to hear the snow is falling again with you  and that Armin may get more soon too. I hope it will not come here... we are at last getting some days when we are able to collect the leaves from the garden.  :-\
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #55 on: January 19, 2011, 09:43:36 PM »
Maggi, thanks for the reminder.
Will read the latest bulb log now ;) :)
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #56 on: January 21, 2011, 02:24:41 PM »
We had some cold, freezing fog this morning, but then the sun appeared which was enough to make some Crocus' open up slightly :

1) Crocus abantensis is even more blue than the picture shows !  :D
2) Crocus atticus ssp sublimis 'Michael Hoog's Memory' - not fully open yet.
3-4-5) Crocus biflorus nubigena - one of my favourites !
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #57 on: January 21, 2011, 03:29:14 PM »
Luc, seems your blue abantensis has a greenish tint like blue jade, a real stunner :o
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #58 on: January 21, 2011, 03:57:21 PM »
Lovely Luc.
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Re: Crocus January 2011
« Reply #59 on: January 21, 2011, 04:48:14 PM »
I'm gutted all my crocus are still tight in bud,but on a brighter side seed from the crocus group seedex is germinating.
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