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Visit to Liguria in June
« on: June 20, 2010, 09:19:29 PM »
Some days ago we took the chance to revisit Liguria again after 2 years, the highlight was of a 4 hour trip
to a higher place in the Ligurian Alps, where the alpine plants were at their best.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 09:32:10 PM »
More pictures:
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2010, 09:41:45 PM »
rudi, fantastic photos...
cheers
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 09:47:04 PM »
The meadows were blue from Viola calcarata(?), an unforgetable view.
Gentiana ligustica was in full flower, we even saw some pale blue plants.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 09:54:50 PM »
The last pictures for today:
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2010, 10:20:35 PM »
wonderful! the valley view is great, love the rose--are these naturalised or in a garden?
of course the semps are my favourite--just like in your troughs! :)
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2010, 10:42:17 PM »
Super shots Rudi ... many thanks for posting.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2010, 11:25:44 PM »
I've had a hectic week and was busy at work today and this whirlwind trip across to Liguria has enlivened my spirits when I thought I was too tired to travel ;) ;D
What a super selection of plants... the variation in the Violas is delightful.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2010, 08:17:14 PM »
Dear friends, thank you all for the friendly comments, maybe the attached photos from
the Ligurian Alps are of interest for you:
In spite of the foggy weather we were lucky enough to find this beautiful Fritillaria.
Several good forms Primula marginata were scattered in the higher regions.
Pulsatilla alpina flowered profusely.
The biggest surprise for me was this  Daphne mezereum; flowering near the melting
snow at about 2100 m, the entire plant was just about 30 cm in height, unlike to
the plants which grow in our forests

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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2010, 08:25:21 PM »
Lovely set of images Rudi.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2010, 10:45:48 AM »
Thanks you Rudy !
Beautiful show !
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2010, 10:59:31 AM »
Rudi was the rose photographed in a garden. Seems an advanced hybrid to find in the mountains wild. Any idea of a name?
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2010, 09:23:14 PM »
Quote from: arillady on June 29, 2010, 10:59:31 AM
Rudi was the rose photographed in a garden. Seems an advanced hybrid to find in the mountains wild. Any idea of a name?
The roses grew in a private garden, give me some time to ask the owner,
maybe she knows it.
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2010, 10:13:17 PM »
Great set of shots, Rudi.

I'm off tomorrow to Lake Maggiore, staying in Stresa where there is an alpine garden above the town so I must visit that and wander up higher to see what is about. Some good gardens in the area also, Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Villa Taranto so there will be some reports on my return.

Paddy
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Re: Visit to Liguria in June
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2010, 10:32:38 PM »
Happy holidays, Paddy.... may your camera battery always be charged and your memory card waiting!
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