Tigridia

[Paul T]

Howdy All,

Not exactly sure where to post these, so hopefully starting a new topic is OK?  This is Tigridia vanhouttei, a stunning little gem that I adore.  Each flower is maybe 3cm across, and lasts for a single day only (or less if it is hot).  Such an amazing colour combination.

I don't know whether others of you on this forum grow Tigridia or not?  I'd imagine most of you would need to grow them under glass, as I only get down to -8 or -9^oC minimums, which are somewhat warmer than so many in the frozen north.  

Enjoy.

Don't forget to click on the pic for a larger version

[Hoy]

I was not aware of this Tiigridia. An interesting new acquaintance!
You say it is hardy down to -9C, but for how long? Does it tolerate frozen soil?

I remember seeing wild (or maybe garden escapes) of the more common T pavonia in the foothills of Andes when I visited Ecuador some years ago. It is also used as a bedding plant in summer here.

[Paul T]

Trond,

I grow mine in a pot and have always done so.  My temps always get well above freezing during the day, so it would I think never be frozen solid as the soil would heat up during the day.  Still, it definitely gets cold, which would be magnified by being in a pot.  This particular plant has been with me for at least a dozen years now I would think.  It has set seeds on rare occasions, but it isn't common.  The whole plant is maybe 50cm tall, and is currently growing in a 175mm pot.

[Mattus]

Stunning! I've never seen this species, and in fact, I have yet to grow even the hybrid Tigridia. Need to track this one down.

[Toole]

Here's another beauty ......Tigridia chiapensis .

Cheers Dave.

[deesen]

Nice one Dave.

[Paul T]

Dave,

Mine have been in flower for the last couple of weeks as well.  I've taken photos, but not got them off the camera as yet.  

T. durangense has buds ready to open as well, plus vanhouttei and dugesii are up but not very far as yet.  The other pavonia types are up as well. including some lovely seedlings that I think came from David N's seed a few years ago (I'd have to check the pot to be sure of that..... and I can't be bothered as it is dark, and I've had 10 hour work days yesterday and today, and start at 7am tomorrow (Monday) as well.  ).  I think I got seed of them from you didn't I David?

[Hoy]

Here's another beauty ......Tigridia chiapensis .

Cheers Dave.

I agree, Dave

BTW, do you consider any of the Tigridas hardy, I mean, possible to grow in the open garden?

[deesen]

.....The other pavonia types are up as well. including some lovely seedlings that I think came from David N's seed a few years ago (I'd have to check the pot to be sure of that..... and I can't be bothered as it is dark, and I've had 10 hour work days yesterday and today, and start at 7am tomorrow (Monday) as well.  ).  I think I got seed of them from you didn't I David?

Yes, you did Paul, glad they did well for you.

Trond, I grow T. pavonia in the open garden and leave it in the ground all year round. Inspite of the last two hard (in South West England terms) winters they have come back well and, as you will have seen, produce seed. My clumps came from a pack of corms I bought from one or other of the Sheds, so were probably Dutch stock. I was trying T. van houteii in the greenhouse from seed but that did bite the dust.

[Hoy]

.....The other pavonia types are up as well. including some lovely seedlings that I think came from David N's seed a few years ago (I'd have to check the pot to be sure of that..... and I can't be bothered as it is dark, and I've had 10 hour work days yesterday and today, and start at 7am tomorrow (Monday) as well.  ).  I think I got seed of them from you didn't I David?

Yes, you did Paul, glad they did well for you.

Trond, I grow T. pavonia in the open garden and leave it in the ground all year round. Inspite of the last two hard (in South West England terms) winters they have come back well and, as you will have seen, produce seed. My clumps came from a pack of corms I bought from one or other of the Sheds, so were probably Dutch stock. I was trying T. van houteii in the greenhouse from seed but that did bite the dust.

Thanks, David. I'll take a look at the shelves of the local plant stores although it's a bit late in the season

[deesen]

Trond, you may find them in spring.

[Hoy]

Trond, you may find them in spring.

OK, it is very late in the season then

(But I found a lot of cheap other bulbs on sale )

[Toole]

I agree, Dave

BTW, do you consider any of the Tigridas hardy, I mean, possible to grow in the open garden?

Been having trouble with my internet connection for the last few days hence the delay in replying Hoy.

I used to grow T.pavonia in the ground here however as it had a tendency to self seed willingly i dug them all up and 'biffed' them.

T.chiapensis is also in the ground but in a sheltered spot .

Cheers Dave.
  

[Hoy]

Thanks Dave, but what exactly do you mean by "biffed" them? (Remember, I am not English speaking!) Do you mean you threw them away? Besides, I have no fear that they'll selfsow in my garden. They are free to do that as much as they wish

[Toole]

Thanks Dave, but what exactly do you mean by "biffed" them? (Remember, I am not English speaking!) Do you mean you threw them away? Besides, I have no fear that they'll selfsow in my garden. They are free to do that as much as they wish

Yip---i used the word 'biffed' to mean i threw them away .

As an aside my wife when watching Australian Rugby League matches giggles every time the commentators mention there looks to be a bit of "biffo",(fighting),starting.........  

Cheers Dave.