Cyclamen 2013

[ian mcenery]

Fermi I wish I could flower graecum like that

Here a first flower on a seedling raised from seed from an impeccable source as persicum autumnale . As it is very young am I correct in thinking that  this strain often flowers in the spring in the UK?

[Mark Griffiths]

I bought an absolutely genuine plant from Peter Moore - he sold it to me on the understanding if it flowered in the spring I wouln't complain because it seems, yes, if not treated "right" they flower in the spring. I've raised seedlings and treated some really roughly - still flower in spring - lots of different colours off one seed pod.

[ian mcenery]

I bought an absolutely genuine plant from Peter Moore - he sold it to me on the understanding if it flowered in the spring I wouln't complain because it seems, yes, if not treated "right" they flower in the spring. I've raised seedlings and treated some really roughly - still flower in spring - lots of different colours off one seed pod.

Thanks Mark funnily enough my seed came originally from Peter - it was as I said an impeccable source but it still seemed odd

[Mark Griffiths]

well if it's any consolation my plant was an absolute "standing room only" flowerer - the seedlings seem to be like that too.

[ian mcenery]

I bought an absolutely genuine plant from Peter Moore - he sold it to me on the understanding if it flowered in the spring I wouln't complain because it seems, yes, if not treated "right" they flower in the spring. I've raised seedlings and treated some really roughly - still flower in spring - lots of different colours off one seed pod.

Probably why mine has flowered in the spring

[Mark Griffiths]

One of my absolute favourites, C.libanoticum

[Janis Ruksans]

Cyclamen kusnetzovii from Crimea in full bloom.

[ian mcenery]

Mark I also like libanoticum

C x wellensiekii from seed sown in 2008

[Mark Griffiths]

Very nice Ian. For some reason although I've got C x wellensiekii and C pseudo-ibericum x libanoticum (can't remember the name of that) I've had no luck so far. Only C.pseudo-ibericum came up. Not giving up though!

btw - does it have a scent? I love the smell of cyprium, libanoticum not so much.

[Anthony Darby]

I sowed some Cyclamen africanum seed from the SRGC seed exchange in February 2012. I can see two flowers developing. That's quick!

[ian mcenery]

Very nice Ian. For some reason although I've got C x wellensiekii and C pseudo-ibericum x libanoticum (can't remember the name of that) I've had no luck so far. Only C.pseudo-ibericum came up. Not giving up though!

btw - does it have a scent? I love the smell of cyprium, libanoticum not so much.

Hi Mark yes it does have scent and considering the size of the tuber it is very floriferous but the seedlings vary. With these hybrids I am never sure whether they are the real thing or not but this one seems to OK. The other species I think you were thinking about x schwarzii (libanoticum x pseudibericum)

[fermi de Sousa]

Fermi I wish I could flower graecum like that

Ian,
I don't grow it - it grows itself
Here's the dark flowered one again - now with more foliage showing - I think I prefer it like this!
And another pale pink one in another rock garden with a westerly aspect
cheers
fermi

[Mark Griffiths]

Hi Mark yes it does have scent and considering the size of the tuber it is very floriferous but the seedlings vary. With these hybrids I am never sure whether they are the real thing or not but this one seems to OK. The other species I think you were thinking about x schwarzii (libanoticum x pseudibericum)

I think it's the hybrid too. There's a hint of auricle in the flower on the left.

Yes, it is schwarzii, it slipped my memory. As in the Spaceballs blessing, "may the schwarz be with you"

[Mark Griffiths]

This was a suprise. I'd noticed some repandum type leaves in the plunge and yesterday I noticed a flower. A bit like a giant version of C.balearicum, right down to the lilac veining at the petal tips although the shape is different . You can see some c.pseudo-ibericum flowers for comparison - it's about 2-3 times bigger than balearicum.

It must be some kind of c. peloponnesiacum cross. I have something looking similar but much smaller that seems to be another cross rather than proper balearicum.

[johnralphcarpenter]

Isn't Cyclamen coum wonderful? Just goes on and on in the garden whatever the weather, albeit not a pristine as in a pot.