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Title: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Gerdk on June 15, 2009, 07:40:45 AM

Here are some impressions from a visit to the Flora - the Botanical Garden of Cologne (Köln).
The park is situated just opposite the Zoo and both share a lot of interesting trees, planted a long time ago. Furthermore there is an ancient picturesque rockgarden, built by English specialists (so I was told).

1.+ 2. around the entrance
3. - 6. an alley with palm trees - unfortunately seriously damaged by frosts last winter
7.       Cornus kousa
8.       Clematis orientalis
9.       Albizzia julibrissin
10.     Arundo donax


Gerd

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Gerdk on June 15, 2009, 07:58:58 AM

Flora - part 2

the Rhodendrons are Vireyas and were cultivated in a greenhouse


1. + 2. in honour of Charles Darwin
3.        Senecio confusus ( a climber)
4.        Primula capitata
5. + 6. Ladybirds - the Japanese variety?
7.        Rhododendron zoelleri
8.        Rhododendron lochiae x brookeanum var. gracilis
9.        Rhododendron ' Kisses '  (Vireya Hybrid)
10.      Rhododendron x christii

Gerd

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Gerdk on June 15, 2009, 08:05:20 AM

Flora - the rest


1. Rhododendron Macgregoriae-hybrid
2. Thunbergia natalensis
3. Waterspout near the entrance
4. + 5. Unknown tree - any guesses?

Gerd

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: ranunculus on June 15, 2009, 08:07:46 AM

Wonderful visit, Gerd.  Many thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on June 15, 2009, 08:44:35 AM

Very nice pix Gerd !!
Thanks for taking us on your walk !

But no Violas is sight ???  :o :o :o

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: David Nicholson on June 15, 2009, 09:03:54 AM

It looks to be a lovely place Gerd, thanks for taking us there.

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Lvandelft on June 15, 2009, 09:05:51 AM

Thanks for showing this Bot. Garden, Gerd!
I like the Thunbergia natalensis, beautiful blue color and I love your "Marienkäfer" pics  ;D 8)

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Brian Ellis on June 15, 2009, 09:29:47 AM

Super looking place Gerd, thanks for the photos especially the Senecio confusus.

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Rob on June 15, 2009, 11:11:58 AM

Great pictures, thanks for sharing your visit.

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5. + 6. Ladybirds - the Japanese variety?

We call them Harlequin Ladybirds, because they are so variable.

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: gote on June 15, 2009, 02:16:27 PM

Nice pics Gerd,
I will try to remember the place next time I am in the neighbourhood.
Göte

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: Gerdk on June 15, 2009, 05:37:25 PM

Thanks for the compliments alltogether - the visit was a pleasure for me also!

Quote from: Luc Gilgemyn on June 15, 2009, 08:44:35 AM

But no Violas is sight ???  :o :o :o

Luc, They had some wild forms of African violets in the greenhouse but not the 'real ones' !  ;)

Quote from: gote on June 15, 2009, 02:16:27 PM

I will try to remember the place next time I am in the neighbourhood.
Göte

Göte, Please feel free to visit me in Solingen also - it's very close to Cologne!

Gerd

Title: Re: Visit to the 'Flora' Cologne
Post by: gote on June 18, 2009, 09:10:57 AM

Quote from: Gerdk on June 15, 2009, 05:37:25 PM

Göte, Please feel free to visit me in Solingen also - it's very close to Cologne!

Gerd
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Thank you, I have been passing through Solingen a few times and sometimes stayed over night in Burg. Nice Hotels nice Castle and perfect distance from the motorway.
Göte