Germinating now- - photos of seedlings

[Robert]

Iris macrosiphon seed from Robert B sown 18-09-2016: 1st seedling 28-07-2017;
Triteleia laxa NARGS Surplus Seed 2016/2017 coll R.Ratko, Mendocino Co; sown 28-04-2017;
Narcissus fernandesii from Rafa D; sown 27-04-17; 1st seedling: 28-07-2017;
Calochortus invenustus NARGS SS 16/17 coll R.R. Tulare Co; sown 28-04-2017; 1st sdg: 28-07-2017;
cheers
fermi

Hi Fermi,

Did you get any altitude information with the Triteleia laxa seed? This species grows over a wide altitude range in the Northern Coastal Mountains. Plants observed at higher elevations can show some morphological differences (lower stature and smaller flowers) from those seen at lowers elevations and elsewhere in the state.

The Iris marcosiphon seedlings will hopefully show some good color variation. I have grown seedlings that are white through various shades of lavender-blue.

[fermi de Sousa]

Did you get any altitude information with the Triteleia laxa seed? This species grows over a wide altitude range in the Northern Coastal Mountains.

Hi Robert,
No info other than "North Coast Ranges, Mendocino County"

The Iris marcosiphon seedlings will hopefully show some good color variation. I have grown seedlings that are white through various shades of lavender-blue.

I'm looking forward to seeing what colours get to flower on this side of the world
cheers
fermi

[fermi de Sousa]

Iris zenaidae sown 29-05-2016 so only14 months to germinate
cheers
fermi

[Yann]

not bad

[vanozzi]

A few seeds germinating this month are
tulipa Little Princess x Auchuriana
tulipa Little Beauty x Aucheriana
various tulip species and erythronium hybrids

[Yann]

Here're some babies from Oron's seeds

Bellevalia zohari, 08/15
Sternbergia clusia 08/16
Iris grant-duffi 08/16

sorry for bad smartphone photo quality

[Matt T]

Here's an exciting (but poor quality) photo.

A couple of years ago I received 4 seeds of Iris galatica (thank you Yann!). I sowed them conventionally in May 2015 and left them out in the seed frame. After 2 years there was no sign of germination. I found that one seed had rotted away, but three were still sound, so I decided to give it a go - following advice on this Forum I cut the seeds to expose the embryo. In doing so one of the seeds pinged across the room from under my blade and is now irretrievably lost behind a bookcase! However, two seeds were successfully cut and put in the fridge in June. Very quickly both showed signs of germinating. One is slightly slower than the other, but this one has now been potted up in a gritty mix to grow on.

[fermi de Sousa]

Lapeirousia jacquinii NARGS Seedex 2017; 10 sown 28-04-17; first seedling 27-08-17;
Dichelostemma volubile collected by Robert B, El Dorado County; sown 27-04-17; first sdg: 12-08-17;
Calochortus monophyllus coll. by Robert B, El Dorado County; sown 27-04-17; first sdg: 5-09-17;
Isotoma axillaris, self sown!
Crocus cyprius from The Crocus Group Seedex 2016; sown 27-04-17; first sdg: 5-09-17; second by 8-09-17 - 2 outta 3 ain't bad!
cheers
fermi

[Robert]

Fermi,

Calochortus monphyllus is a perfect rock garden gem. It is quite small and has bright yellow flowers. In our Sacramento garden, this species has been surprisingly tolerant of summer moisture. I tend to keep mine dry in the summer. I think that they are happier this way.

Did Calochortus minimus germinate for you? In some locations this "species" can be quite variable. In some cases they might represent natural hybrids with Calochrtus nudus or some form of introgression between the two species. This is something I am investigating. Anyway, they can be quite variable with some very beautiful forms. Of coarse, some can be very tiny - perfect for an alpine garden, pan or tough.

Very 

Cheers

[barnclos]

Ammocharis coranica

[Yann]

Oron's seeds are germinating, i've checked seedlings from previous years and all is in good state.

[Yann]

Matt i've just seen your reply, great news, cutting method gives excellent results.

[johnralphcarpenter]

I love the genus Pinus. Here are seedlings of Pinus longaeva, Pinus tecunumannii and Pinus kesiya.

[fermi de Sousa]

Some cercis are germinating now!
1) Cercis occidentalis from Robert B in Calforna; sown 18-09-2016; germinated 29-09-2017;
2) Cercis griffithii from John W in Canada; sown 27-04-2017; germinated 2-10-2017;
cheers
fermi

[Véronique Macrelle]

Iris zenaidae sown 29-05-2016 so only14 months to germinate
cheers
fermi

How did you sow these seeds of Iris zanaidae Fermi?
mine did not give anything ...I had to keep the pot too wet