Hepatica 2011

[Luc Gilgemyn]

I can see why you appreciate it Gunhild !!! It's fabulous ! 

[Michael J Campbell]

Beautiful.

[chris]

beautiful flower Gunhild, here we have some sun and now the flowers come open, here is H.Hiko Boshi

[Diane Clement]

Fantastic flowers from everyone.
Here's my greenhouse
And there's always one of these floating flower arrangements at Ashwood, hellebores or hepaticas.  I'd thought I'd try to do one

[Diane Clement]

Some of these Japanese hepaticas are unnamed, or untranslated from the Japanese label  so they just go by a number
H40 - a delicate pale blue
ditto
H156 a strong unusual shade of puce
H159 new to me last year

[Diane Clement]

H161 was bought as "Akane" but it doesn't look like other people's "Akane".  I have been caught out in the past with flowers that change as the season or years move on.  Can anyone confirm or otherwise the ID of this?

[Diane Clement]

Ryougetsu
and the same close (I love the dark blue anthers of this)
Sekirei
H40B

[Diane Clement]

Zeppin
and again
and for comparison, this is Zeppin, taken in 2008, it's the same plant.  It's odd how they can change over the years. 
last one is Hepatica maxima, just for a change

[lettuce begin]

Diane, such a beautiful display of flower forms and colours. I purchased some japonica forms from
Ashwood nursery at the rhs london show. I think these little gems might become very addictive .

[annew]

You've started down the slippery slope - enjoy the ride!

[Diane Clement]

Diane, such a beautiful display of flower forms and colours. I purchased some japonica forms from
Ashwood nursery at the rhs london show. I think these little gems might become very addictive .    

Thanks, Cheryl.  My addiction is fuelled by
a) living only a few minutes from Ashwood    and
b) having a generous Japanese friend   
 

[Mavers]

HI Diane do you need to make an appointment to see & purchase named hepatica japonica at Ashwood?

I grow 'Akane' but it is in the garden not under glass. I'll take a photo of it this afternoon when I get home from work & post it over the weekend.

You are very fortunate to live so close to Ahwood I'd be there everyday if I could  !!!

[Diane Clement]

HI Diane do you need to make an appointment to see & purchase named hepatica japonica at Ashwood?
I grow 'Akane' but it is in the garden not under glass. I'll take a photo of it this afternoon when I get home from work & post it over the weekend.
You are very fortunate to live so close to Ahwood I'd be there everyday if I could  !!!

The collection of H japonica are John Massey's own private collection, located in his own garden, adjacent to, but not on, the nursery.  There are usually open days in January and February each year, sometimes with lectures incorporated, sometimes not, some are billed as RHS days, and some are just for the nominated charity each year.  Also John's garden is usually open several times a year, for charity.  Of course, the time slot for seeing the hepaticas in flower is really limited to Jan, Feb and just into March, and if they are doing an RHS show in that time they would not welcome a private visit because they are very busy.  If you contacted John at the nursery and show a genuine interest, I am sure he will arrange a visit.

[Mavers]

I think I'll make sure I get to the RHS London show next year & purchase some from John then.

Snowdrops & hepaticas............mmmmmmmmmm  My idea of heaven   

[lettuce begin]

Hi Mike ,I do have a copy of Ashwoods mail order 2011 for hepatica plants and seed.
If you would like a copy let me have your address and I will send it.