[pbs] Fritillaria hybrids
Diana Chapman
rarebulbs at suddenlink.net
Thu Mar 13 19:37:58 EDT 2008
I grow both forms of E. multiscapoideum, the usual one and the one that used
to be called E. cliftonii, which is thought to be a tetraploid. They both
grow very near where I used to live in the Sierra foothills. The tetraploid
one is much larger and more vigorous, but there are forms in the area that
vary a great deal in leaf coloration and vigor. It is a very common species
in that part of the world, and you can find many acres in bloom with this
wonderful Erythronium. Most do have a pink flush to them, especially in
bud, some have it more than others. I really don't think this indicates
that it is a hybrid.
Diana
Telos Rare Bulbs
www.telosrarebulbs.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Hansen" <hansennursery at coosnet.com>
To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs at lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [pbs] Fritillaria hybrids
> My frits, too, are having their happiest spring in years, think it must be
> the prolonged cold we have had here on the coast -- weeks and weeks of it.
>
> A question for Jane and whoever received Erythronium x multiscapoideum or
> ?? Multiscapoideum itself is blooming but there is an erythronium you
> thought might be a hybrid, Jane; it is spectacular! The leaf pattern is
> quite a bit darker and more defined and the leaves, stems and buds are all
> flushed a wonderful rose. It's not quite in bloom yet and I will get
> photos as soon as possible.
>
> Has anyone had this one bloom? And if so, do you have any clues as to
> identity? It does seem more vigorous than the species.
>
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