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WHAT'S LOOKING EXOTIC IN JUNE 2014

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by ARMANDII, Jun 2, 2014.

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  1. longk

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    As you may have gathered it can get a little floppy!
     
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      Pole-evasii is a sub-species of pallididflora. They can be hardy if planted deep and given protection. Mine are huge - the leaves are about 3' long. Last year I had one flower and it was up to my shoulder. There are 3 that have put up stalks. I also have a red leafed E. comosa and a couple of E. autumnalis. They can grow outside in the ground here, just making sure the crowns are buried or the slugs will get them.
       
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        Hiya Peter ... I have tried the Coco Palm several times here, as has my friend on my recommendation and we have not been able to overwinter them ... :doh:

        On the other hand, my Iochroma cyanea 'Plum Paradise' is fantastic and I have to keep cutting it back (not this year's photo).         :spinning:

        Iochroma cyanea 2 Jun 11.JPG

        Sadly never did get the rooting of Pete's I australas to take ... :scratch:
         
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          Three pictures of Stapelia hirsuta. Very nice to the touch.
          Stapelia hirsuta.JPG

          Stapelia hirsuta + pollinator
          Stapelia hirsuta 2.JPG
          Stapelia hirsuta + blowfly eggs
          Stapelia hirsuta + blowfly eggs.JPG

          Sadly, from the blowflies point of view, the eggs hatch and then the maggots die.
           
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            Excellent Nigel!
            My S.gigantea is in bud.
             
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            I look forward to seeing pictures.
             
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              Victoria - I loved the pictures you showed of Iochroma cyanea some time ago. Its what made me get some seeds. I also have I. coccinea with red blooms. I have been Googling a bit on Iochromas and many sites say that it doesn't like it too hot - so maybe Pete and LongK are right - too warm in winter...... I never thought I would find myself saying that about any plant overwintered in North Yorkshire. [​IMG]

              LongK - that T. gregorii is a fantastic colour. I can't wait to see mine in bloom - but the buds that I thought were flower buds are simply foliage buds.

              Your E. pole-evansii looks really impressive. I only have a couple of Eucomis - comosa and bicolour, but I have been a bit underwhelmed by them - I didn't realise there were much bigger ones.

              Nigel - that's awesome.

              Jenny - Ann Folkard is one of my favorites.

              Wylie - what are your giant ones?
               
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                Sorry - wrong month - moved to July
                 

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