A few nerines
AW (Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:08:14 PDT)

That sounds like a dramatic display, one not easily reduced to reproduction
of the images.

By the way, at what time of year, do these sarniensis forms and hybrids
bloom over there - early or late autumn? I ask because normally blooming
begins here in mid-September, peaking in October. This year they are rather
late.

Andrew
San Diego (90F and rising)

From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]
On Behalf Of Brian Whyer

The RHS at Wisley (UK) has an interesting display of Nerines at present.
Each plant is in a black recess in a wall finished with a gilt frame, and
lit by a single overhead spot. Until you get close it is difficult to see if
it is a painting or a real plant. Very dramatic. Beats the Auricula theatre
hands down. A pain to photograph because of the contrast, and flash turns
the background to grey.

Brian Whyer, Buckinghamshire, England, zone ~8, but a warm 15C this evening
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