South African Bulbs 2013

[Gerhard Raschun]

I`m not sure, a lot of picts show paler  flowers. The buds of my single clone are blue too, so species is probably correct

[arillady]

Does that mean that the Juno book which Tony Hall is co writing going to be out of my league. Uhm I better start saving!

[Darren]

Lachenalia are plants that I find  very interesting.
I am tempted by the new  book by Graham Duncan, The Genus Lachenalia, published by Kew. The price puts me off rather though- £120 for a book on a genus I don't grow seems a bit steep. 

ISBN Number for the book :  ISBN 9781842463826

You can find it rather cheaper than that if you shop around Maggi - I think I paid £85 for mine. I think it is well worth it if you grow the genus but a luxury if you don't.

Incidentally - I note it is reviewed in the new AGS bulletin. The review is illustrated with a photo (not from the book) that is a) misidentified and b) uses a name which is, in any case, superseded - as is made quite clear in the book being reviewed.

[ArnoldT]

I have a couple of copies left if any USA forum members are interested.  I can let it go for an 85 Pound equivalent.

PM me.

[ArnoldT]

Gerhard:

Great images.

Any idea on this one.

[ArnoldT]

Lachenalia aloides quadricolor.

[Rogan]

"I am tempted by the new  book by Graham Duncan, The Genus Lachenalia, published by Kew."

The price is totally ridiculous and way beyond my means - pity, as it would be a handy book to have. 

I will have to stick with his original book - now somewhat well-thumbed and yellow with age (like me!)...   

[Rogan]

In reply #93 I stated that "Last year, in late October, I chanced upon some Lachenalia aff. comptonii flowering in the 'wild'"; luckily I expressed some doubt in my identification by including the term "aff." as it turns out I was dead wrong! This plant is probably Lachenalia latifolia and ArnoldT was quite correct in remarking "I have to say there is a sharp difference between your image and the photos in Graham's book". The description, photograph and location in The Lachenalia Handbook all point to L. latifolia as being the correct identification.

It really doesn't matter what we choose call it as it is still a magnificent Lachenalia well worth cultivating - and its powerful fragrance is heavenly...   

[ArnoldT]

Rogan:

Thanks for the update.  You're right a rose by any other name....

[Maggi Young]

In reply #93 I stated that "Last year, in late October, I chanced upon some Lachenalia aff. comptonii flowering in the 'wild'"; luckily I expressed some doubt in my identification by including the term "aff." as it turns out I was dead wrong! This plant is probably Lachenalia latifolia and ArnoldT was quite correct in remarking "I have to say there is a sharp difference between your image and the photos in Graham's book". The description, photograph and location in The Lachenalia Handbook all point to L. latifolia as being the correct identification.

It really doesn't matter what we choose call it as it is still a magnificent Lachenalia well worth cultivating - and its powerful fragrance is heavenly...   

I think it is worth repeating Rogan's photos of this plant :

click to enlarge them, of course

[ArnoldT]

Lachenalia juncifolia

[pehe]

Daubenya aurea flowering for the first time with me.

Poul

[Maggi Young]

It is often said that orchids have the most strange and unusual flowers-  I think the people who say that have never seen this Daubenya! The shape and form is extraordinary- and that's before we consider the brightness of the colour!

(and I really like your square terracotta pots as well! )

[pehe]

Yes, it has a strange but very beautiful flower. Unfortunately the leaves are not so pretty this spring. The air humidity was too high in the autumn resulting in some fungal attach.

Maggi, I love the square terracotta pots too, they are from Weston Mill Pottery in Newark. They call them herb pots and are intended for the kitchen. If they were cheaper, I would have many more of them.

Poul

[Maggi Young]

I have found the Weston website, Poul,  thank you
http://www.wmpot.co.uk/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=283

I see what you mean about the price- but they would make packing plants for a Show  very simple with the square shape!