Crocus March 2012

[Jan]

Crocus michelsonii grows very well, no problem

[WimB]

my Crocus michelsonii

Superb, I'v never seen such a mass of C. michelsonii. Thanks for sharing.

Crocus alatavicus

That's an interesting form!

[Hoy]

Does vanguard cross with tommasinianus? This bicoloured Crocus pop up everywhere in my garden. It is looking a little similar to Vanguard.

Hoy,
possibly yes. 'Vanguard' is a selection of van Tubergen nurserie from a Russian C. vernus.
It is known since 1934.

Trond, I have the same 'problem' with bicoloured tommasinianus, but I have no vangaurd in my garden, so I suppose it is a variation of tommasinianus or maybe a vernus x.

Tommasinianus is spreading all over my garden in many different forms, but it is a pretty 'weed'. I think it really appreciate our cool and moist Nordic gardens.

Poul

Thanks both, Armin and Poul.
I know I have planted Vanguard sometimes but that's a long time ago.
It is exactly this kind of weed I love And certainly tommasinianus loves the climate here

Jan, You says C michelsonii grows very well, I can see that! What a sight!! What kind of climate do you have?
alatavicus is a special gem too

[Gerry Webster]

my Crocus michelsonii

Good Lord! Amazing!

[Gerry Webster]

Trond, I have the same 'problem' with bicoloured tommasinianus, but I have no vangaurd in my garden, so I suppose it is a variation of tommasinianus or maybe a vernus x.
Poul

I think the bicoloured is a fairly common form of C. tommasinianus. I have them here though I have never bought them as such. They must be seedlings from one of the cultivars I bought long ago - 'Ruby Giant' or 'Whitewell Purple'.

[Janis Ruksans]

Today I decided to take off cover in greenhouses regardless of very contrasting temperatures. Last night we had outside minus 17 and tonight is offered may be even minus 21 C. In greenhouse temperature in night dropped to minus 9 C but in day with open doors raised up to plus 12 C. Some crocuses (C. hittiticus started and almost finished blooming below cover), but so many came up during few hours after taking off cover, that it is impossible to show you all. So at this moment some exceptional pictures.
I'm starting with Crocus hartmannianus from Dirk. Although not very typical, it shows some hint of black in anthers. In any case very beautiful this spring. I hope it will not killed this night.
Fantastical is chrysanthus 'Black Fire' received from Rik.
Then many isauricus are in full bloom. In this entry few flowers.
Janis

[WimB]

Very beautiful Crocusses, Janis.  Love the 'Black Fire'.

[Janis Ruksans]

In this entry hybrids between chrysanthus and biflorus isauricus. My favourite is 'Silver Gold' but I can't decide - which one of two seedlings must keep this name. Pure color and narrow tepals or speckled on yellow and better shape? This is greatest problem of plant breeder - to select best one.
Due my hand problems for me it is not easy to work at computer, so I will limit my entries with very few per day.
Janis

[ian mcenery]

my Crocus michelsonii

Amazing Didn't know there were that many in the world   

[WimB]

In this entry hybrids between chrysanthus and biflorus isauricus. My favourite is 'Silver Gold' but I can't decide - which one of two seedlings must keep this name. Pure color and narrow tepals or speckled on yellow and better shape? This is greatest problem of plant breeder - to select best one.
Due my hand problems for me it is not easy to work at computer, so I will limit my entries with very few per day.
Janis

Those are all superb hybrids, Janis.

'Silver Gold' is wonderful, I like the second one the best, even with the speckles! For me form is the most important.

[ronm]

Lovely Crocus Janis.
Thanks for fighting the pain to bring them to us. Most beautiful

[Martin Baxendale]

Janis, some lovely hybrids there. LIke Wim, my first thought was that the second with the better shape was the best seedling, but the one with the narrower tepals is more colourful and eye-catching. It's a hard decision!! And Black Fire is WOW!!! Just superb colouring.

[ronm]

Only one winner for me Janis. #1. May I suggest " Silver and Gold"? Silver Gold isn't quite right. It's #1 as it has much more style, more elegance and the beautiful black tube.  . May I be the first to order one please? ( maybe my hard hybrid stance is softening, thanks to all you forum ers)!!!

[tonyg]

Janis limiting to the best may cause health problems for us too .... my heart may stop, they are all so beautiful

[fermi de Sousa]

Janis,
what's to choose? #1 becomes "Silver and Gold" and #2 becomes "Gold and Silver"!
 
If Marcus is still importing you can put us down for the second order after Ron!
 
cheers
fermi