'Caravelle'

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
Lophophora Tokyo, Japan May 29, 2003

Cut flowers from a friend. Will be growing it this winter, so will post culture info after I either bloom it or kill it. 'Caravelle'
Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Leucocoryne


Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/56060/

Thumbnail by Lophophora
Post #540112
Quote
Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) May 30, 2003

Oh, I see you got this from a friend. How big is the bulb? It is so pretty. How big is this spray?

This message was edited Friday, May 30th 12:51 AM

Post #540788
Quote
Ulrich Manhattan Beach, CA(Zone 11) May 30, 2003

Wow!
Great photography too.

Post #540791
Quote
Lophophora Tokyo, Japan May 30, 2003

Thanks Ulrich!

kell - still haven't seen the bulbs (they're underground ;) The flowers are held on remarkarkable long stems: about 45 cm. There are two nurseries here in Japan offering this cultivar, as well as another popular Leucocoryne called "Andes" A quick google search showed several Dutch nurseries that sell them - but your location isn't listed, so I don't know if that helps.

Post #540999
Quote
Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) May 30, 2003

Oh thanks.........I am in California. This one is sure a winner. I was thinking it would be small but that is good sized!

Post #541028
Quote
Lophophora Tokyo, Japan May 30, 2003

kell - you are set up perfectly.

California and Chile share the same mediterranean winter rainfall pattern, so if you are not too far north, you could conceivable grow this in a well drained (or raised) spot in the garden.

Lucky you!!!

(See my Calochortus pics for other Yummy winter bulbs that only Californians can do right...)

;)

Post #541252
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More PlantFiles Pictures Threads

Go to all PlantFiles Pictures threads
BACK TO TOP