Crocus tommasianus 'Claret'

[Mavers]

Can any one help me locate a bulb of crocus tommasianus  'Claret'?

Hopeful Mike

[mark smyth]

I've been trying for years . Those who have it dont part with it.

[Mavers]

 I'm sad to hear that Mark

[mark smyth]

I know two UK based gardeners/plant collectors/plantoholics who have it but havent been able to get any.

I'd bet someone has it but doesnt know that they have.

[ronm]

 

[mark smyth]

It doesnt show on their web site. What is this list you have found?

[ronm]

 

[annew]

Wow - quite a list!

[Gerry Webster]

Wow - quite a list!

Agreed - but look at some of the prices!

[bulborum]

Agreed - but look at some of the prices!

Commercial companies have to make profit
It's easier to grow 1.000.000 the same plants
as to grow 100 different species 10 of each

You should know how much time that cost
If you calculate all the hours of work
they aren't expensive

Roland

[Gerry Webster]

Commercial companies have to make profit
It's easier to grow 1.000.000 the same plants
as to grow 100 different species 10 of each

You should know how much time that cost
If you calculate all the hours of work
they aren't expensive

Roland

If a small UK nursery can supply N. asturiensis (true) for £1.00 per bulb why does this supplier charge £11.00? Profit or profiteering?

[bulborum]

Maybe they can't find a cheap supplier
or is it a special clone

I have Polygonatum odoratum for €1,50 for sale
but also special clones for €10,- each

Roland

[mark smyth]

Right or wrong I have contacted Kevock to ask about the source of their 'Claret'

[bulborum]

Dix export Wholesale (http://www.dixexport.com) sells them for €1,15 each
So Kevock list it at 5 for £9 ?
it isn't that bad price

Roland

[Gerry Webster]

Well, it will be interesting to see what one gets for €2.22 per bulb. Some of us remember a few years ago Dix Export selling 'Crocus cvijicii' (not -  as the young say).