Evolution of a Crocus Garden

[Paul T]

Kathrine,

Not much of a winter here yet.... warmest June in 51 years.  Barely had much frost at all yet, the tree dahlias are still in full growth and they should have been gone 6 to 8 weeks ago most years.  Thigns are flowering out of season (the Eranthis are 6 weeks early) while other things are right on time.  Very, very strange.  Still, I love this time of year as we get Galanthus, Eranthis, hoop petticoat daffs, Crocus etc..... all good!! 

[David Nicholson]

Keep the pictures coming Paul, I'm living this Crocus garden with you!

[Magnar]

Hi Paul...

I found this thread today.. fun to follow the process,, good job 

[Paul T]

Thanks David and Magnar.  Will post another update when there is a bit more movement on the flower front.

(Edited 3 July to fix typo)

[Thomas Huber]

An update on the crocus garden (in case anyone is interested?).....

Of course we're interested, Paul - Great job!!!
Any Neustadt crocus ready to flower?

[Paul T]

Thomas,

Thanks.  Nothing up to flowering size from your seed (which I assume is what you're meaning) as yet, but the last couple of years have been less than ideal due to early heat and ill health (mine, not the crocuses).  There could easily be some surprises though, as you just never know when a particular seedling is going to outdistance it's brethren and flower earlier than you expected.  None of the seedlings are in the crocus garden itself, they're all being looked after in pots as yet.

There was another Crocus in flower in the garden today, but it was too darn cold and windy to go out there and photograph it.  Only a single shoot above ground as yet, so it is either the only one that is flowering sized this year or else it is a little confused and has got ahead of it's mates with it in the basket.  I think by the look of it it was C. sieberi 'Violet Queen' or something like that.... maybe 'Firefly'?  Didn't go and check the tag obviously enough, just noted it as I was muscling my way against the wind today out to the car.  I'm assuming the garden will all actually still BE there tomorrow when the wind finally dies down. 

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Great stuff Paul !
Very interesting to see how your new baby develops 
I'll be looking forward to your further efforst !

[tonyg]

Will post another update when there is a bit more movement on the lower front.

Nothing gastric here I hope
Do keep us posted, news and pics always appreciated.  IF we ever get moved I want to plant more of my crocus out in the new garden so this is an especially interesting thread.  Thanks Paul.

[David Nicholson]

Tony, is the move imminent or just a 'would like to'?

[tonyg]

On the market - but thats not a good place right now so not imminent despite our wishes.

[David Nicholson]

Been there, done that, some 15 years ago when the market last went 'pear shaped'. Got a job in Hampshire with the intention of moving but house prices here in Devon fell apart. The move never took place and I spent 8 years commuting at week-ends and living on my own in a flat in Hampshire during the week. Brought early retirement a few years earlier than we had planned- money not as good but hours are great

Hope it gets back on course for you.

[Paul T]

Will post another update when there is a bit more movement on the lower front.

Nothing gastric here I hope
Do keep us posted, news and pics always appreciated.  IF we ever get moved I want to plant more of my crocus out in the new garden so this is an especially interesting thread.  Thanks Paul.

Tony,

Er, there was an "f" missing...... should have read "more movement on the flower front".  I think I shall go back and fix that type. 

Glad this may be of use, as well as interest.  The biggest thing I can suggest is definitely the baskets...... makes it very easy to find anything, particularly next summer when they're dormant.    Good luck with the move.

[Maggi Young]

Er, there was an "f" missing...... should have read "more movement on the flower front". 

I just read it as when there was more flowering on the lower front... i.e. when the lower part of the new bed had more flowers in!   I did like the concern for your innards, though!! 

[Lesley Cox]

I read it like that too Maggi so perhaps it's only men who are concerned with their low......no, won't go there.

[fermi de Sousa]

perhaps it's only men who are concerned with their low......no, won't go there.

Let's not!
cheers
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