Cypripedium 2012 @ Riedisheim

[NYEric]

But, some of your hybrids are made using American plants that are harder to get here than they are in EU!!!

 

[Kavanaru]

Ok, on that point, you might be right

 

[Kavanaru]

And today, they looked like this...
(ok, I know, maybe a boring thad, but I am keeping also for my records, and because I am quite happy they have survived so far and are still growing )

Cyp. Gisela by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Emil by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Gisela 'Pastel' by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Hank Small by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Sebastian by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Ursel by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Ulla Silkens by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cyp. Oliver by kavanaru, on Flickr

 

[Ruth]

Very nice, and good luck! I have to ask "what are the little blue buttons"?

 

[Marc]

My guess is that it is "Blaukorn" a slow release fertilizer similar to osmocote.

 

[Kavanaru]

They are actually Slugs Pellets.... But there is also some 'Blaukorn' mixed in the substrate...

 

[Dido]

They luck good, keep them coming

 

[W. Beetus]

Great starts!

 

[Kavanaru]

getting started in the season


Cypripedium Ursel by kavanaru, on Flickr

due to sudden windy (stormy) weather, I was forced to stalk all plants (except Regina, which is still pretty low)...

Question, I have the feeling the plants have a pretty weak stem, is that normal?

Furthermore, Cyp. Sebastian is a very small plant ( ca. 5 inches tall), and I was not expecting it to bloom this year. However, it is blooming... should I cut the flower and let the plant get stronger or not?

 

[NYEric]

Very nice. keep us posted.

 

[Dido]

Cutting spike is sometimes better I do it for weak plants.

Nice flowering Ursel congrats on that one

 

[Kavanaru]

update...


Cypripedium Ursel by kavanaru, on Flickr

Sebastian... I have decided to cut off the flower after taking the photo (thanks for the advice, Dido!)

Cypripedium Sebastian by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cypripedium Sebastian by kavanaru, on Flickr

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Lovely Ursel. I think you'll find the stems will become more sturdy as the plants establish - its all in the root stock.

 

[Kavanaru]

Thanks Kyushu.. thats good to know still a bit unsure with genus...

 

[Kavanaru]

Now, the turn for

Gisela 'Pastel'

Cypripedium Gisela "Pastel" by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cypripedium Gisela "Pastel" by kavanaru, on Flickr

Emil

Cypripedium Emil by kavanaru, on Flickr

Hank Small

Cypripedium Hank Small by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cypripedium Hank Small by kavanaru, on Flickr

 

[Leo Schordje]

I love the sharp contrasts between dark petals and the yellow lip.

 

[NYEric]

Ramon, do you still have a G/H?

 

[Kavanaru]

Ramon, do you still have a G/H?

A greenhouse? Yes... But the Cyps are not in it

 

[Kavanaru]

and now... yes, they have a funny color in the pics... effect of the mobile phone flash...


Cypripedium Gisela by kavanaru, on Flickr

Cypripedium Gisela by kavanaru, on Flickr

 

[Kavanaru]

Cyp. Oliver and Cyp. Ulla Silkens still need their time to bloom...