May 2012 in the Northern Hemisphere

[TheOnionMan]

David, when I responded to Wim about the Iris identification, I was just doing a "quick sneak forum visit" while at work; of course I should have been working, so I skipped over enlarging your photos and taking any more time than necessary.  Now that I've had a few moments to study them, I second Ashley's response of STUNNING photos, the detail in those Protea blooms is fantastic. 

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Lots in flower at the moment : some eye catchers.

1) Phlox subulata "Bavaria"
2) Anemone obtusiloba "Pradesh"
3) Viola delphinanta x cazorlenzis
4) Erinus alpinus - self seeds in the nicest spots
5) Oxalis x "Ute" - first flower of the season
6) Pulsatilla rubra ssp hispanica - as good as black
7) Ramonda nathaliae
8 ) Veronica gentianoïdes contrasting with the neighbours.
9 - 10) Part of the front rock garden

[Tim Ingram]

Wow Luc, that pulsatilla is something else - wonderful colour! And what is the magnificent cushion plant? Arenaria?

[Brian Ellis]

That pulsatilla is simply sumptious

[Brian Ellis]

A visit to Cambridge Botanic Gardens yesterday.  Rather nice Protea in flower. 

Here's the centre taken through the window of the glasshouse - as you can see this one was squashed against the frame.

[WimB]

Luc,

love the Pradesh. But where did you hide that black Pulsatilla  , it's incredible!!

[David King]

A few more from Cambridge Botanic Garden. (hopefully the labels were correct)

1. Iris germanica var. florentina
2. Leucocoryne 'Blue Ocean'
3. Tulipa ferganica
4. Bulbine bulbosa - Native Leek (Australia)
5. Moraea  villosa
6. Trillium albidium
7. Podophyllum hexandrum 'Royale'
8. Dioon edule - the Chesnut dioon
9. Strongylodon macrobotrys  -  Jade Vine

[David King]

And finally

1. Serapias vomeraces
2. Zygopetalum 'Elder Park'
3. Cattleya hybrid
4. Cymbidium 'Sandridge Torch'
5. Sarracenia 'Brooks Hybrid'
6. Cymbidium 'Mavourneen Jester'
7. Cymbidium 'Vieux Rose Dell Park'
8. Encyclla 'Octopussy'

[Maggi Young]

Can't say I ever saw any "problem" with your "old" camera, David, but these photos are just lovely. It is a grey day here, so the bright colours and exotic flowers are especially welcome.

[David King]

Can't say I ever saw any "problem" with your "old" camera, David, but these photos are just lovely. It is a grey day here, so the bright colours and exotic flowers are especially welcome.

More resolution Maggie so even better detail (I hope) and many more focusing points.

[Maggi Young]

I think you're right, David.... grateful to see the results. The willingness of Forumists to share  with others is a great delight.

[Gerdk]

Lots in flower at the moment : some eye catchers.

Lots in flower at the moment : some eye catchers.
3) Viola delphinanta x cazorlenzis

All plants shown are great, of course - but please let me know something about the no. 3 cross. Was
it your own hybridisation? It's the first time I heard about it.

Gerd

[Luc Gilgemyn]

All plants shown are great, of course - but please let me know something about the no. 3 cross. Was
it your own hybridisation? It's the first time I heard about it.

Gerd

Hi Gerd !  I'm afraid it's not one of my own hybridisation - i bought the plant from  Robin White (Blackthorn Nurseries) at the AGS show in Kent !

[fredg]

I'll open this months topic with some plants that were flowering here today:

Iris cristata x gracilipes
Pinguicula corsica
Pinguicula grandiflora
and Uvularia grandiflora

Interesting Pinguicula corsica Wim.
This is an old flower on one of mine ( the rest are still in bud).

I would be interested in exchanging gemmae in autumn 

[Diane Clement]

Hi Gerd !  I'm afraid it's not one of my own hybridisation - i bought the plant from  Robin White (Blackthorn Nurseries) at the AGS show in Kent !

And click below for a picture by Jon Evans of Robin's splendid plant last week at Midland show, where it won the Midland Challenge cup for the best plant in a 19cm pot
Viola delphinantha x cazorlensis