Walking some ancient woodlands ( woodland that has existed since before the year 1600 ) recently, we came across many Arum maculatum. There was amazing variation in form and colour,
Walking some ancient woodlands ( woodland that has existed since before the year 1600 ) recently, we came across many Arum maculatum. There was amazing variation in form and colour,
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Wonderful Ron.
Back in January at the NZAGS Alpine Conference in Christchurch I was given some Arum purpureospathum to try .No having grown them before i decided to pot them up rather plant out in the garden proper.Here they are currently, in full leaf with flowers formed at that interesting stage awaiting some more warmth before opening.
That looks a very appealing plant Dave, and appears to be growing very well for you. The leaves look particularly interesting, in that they seem to be very waxy / shiny? The 'flowers' look as though they will be something special also. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one, :-)
That looks a very appealing plant Dave, and appears to be growing very well for you. The leaves look particularly interesting, in that they seem to be very waxy / shiny? The 'flowers' look as though they will be something special also. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one, :-)
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Yes the leaves are shiny Ron.I'll post a pic or two of the flowers when in full bloom.
I'm sure to have some fruit /seed available later on ,so if you are interested please send me a PM.
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Longma (not verified)
Re: Aroids 2013
Tue, 06/04/2013 - 8:39amWalking some ancient woodlands ( woodland that has existed since before the year 1600 ) recently, we came across many Arum maculatum. There was amazing variation in form and colour,
Toole (not verified)
Longma wrote:
Sun, 07/14/2013 - 1:52am[quote=Longma]
Walking some ancient woodlands ( woodland that has existed since before the year 1600 ) recently, we came across many Arum maculatum. There was amazing variation in form and colour,
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Wonderful Ron.
Back in January at the NZAGS Alpine Conference in Christchurch I was given some Arum purpureospathum to try .No having grown them before i decided to pot them up rather plant out in the garden proper.Here they are currently, in full leaf with flowers formed at that interesting stage awaiting some more warmth before opening.
Cheers Dave.
Longma (not verified)
That looks a very interesting
Mon, 07/15/2013 - 7:09amThat looks a very appealing plant Dave, and appears to be growing very well for you. The leaves look particularly interesting, in that they seem to be very waxy / shiny? The 'flowers' look as though they will be something special also. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one, :-)
Toole (not verified)
Longma wrote:
Tue, 07/16/2013 - 1:17am[quote=Longma]
That looks a very appealing plant Dave, and appears to be growing very well for you. The leaves look particularly interesting, in that they seem to be very waxy / shiny? The 'flowers' look as though they will be something special also. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one, :-)
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Yes the leaves are shiny Ron.I'll post a pic or two of the flowers when in full bloom.
I'm sure to have some fruit /seed available later on ,so if you are interested please send me a PM.
Cheers Dave..
Toole (not verified)
Nearly a month on and Arum
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 12:50amNearly a month on and Arum purpureospathum has just opened it's large deep purple/black flowers .
It's a beauty ,(kiss).
I was a bit hesitant in sniffing the spathe however i could not detect any scent at all.
Cheers Dave.