The Bench display at our last meeting.
Cynthia spoke about Gotland, I had no idea it had so many churches and wild flowers an interesting place. But the bench display was also inspiring for the middle of Winter. Jacqui bought her first plants for the bench, very courageous and she received a round of applause, above Galanthus Galatea, Iris George, Scilla cilicica, and several other choice Crocus bulbs.
Otto's Eranthis hyemalis variety Aurantiaca from a friend in NSW
Fermi's Spring flowering Colchicum trigynnum from Goteborg Botanic Gardens 2011 seed. Colchicum trigynnum is from Iran, the seed was sown on 10th June 2012 and the first seedling appeared on 1st September 2013 the pot of seed was left out in the elements. Ordinary potting mix was used with the addition of course sand and grit and topped with gravel. A beautiful little Colchicum Fermi.
Di's selection of Cyclamen and Iris Violet Beauty, our President claims Cyclamen are all she can grow but if Cyclamen are all you can grow how good is that, a lovely selection.
Anemone pavonina Alba from a dear departed friend whose memory lives on in her plant. Phyll obtained these bulbs from one of our founding members Marshal Mitchell from Moe who later moved to One tree Hill Road, Ferny Creek. Marshal used to travel from Moe to the Dandenongs for our meetings once a month and grew this beautiful Anemone up against the house under the eves so it did not get as much rain. Phyll always loved this Anemone and when Marshal's plants were divided up between members Phyll received this Anemone, always a favourite with her my pot I received from Phyll had her sons name Dustin on the label. It had a good seed set last year and so dispensed between our members, I hope some of the bulbs will grow and the plants will continue to live amongst our members.
Photos courtesy Fermi thank you.
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