Fritillaria hybrids
Diana Chapman (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:37:58 PDT)
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
http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Hansen" <hansennursery@coosnet.com>
To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@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.