Joe's Cyps 2013

[KyushuCalanthe]

They all look great Joe. I wouldn't have known they endured a hail storm unless you said something.

 

[parvi_17]

Thanks Tom, here is a pic of the whole x ventricosum plant:

 

[Linus_Cello]

Thanks Tom, here is a pic of the whole x ventricosum plant:

Where'd you get the x ventricosum? On another thread where the grower is in the UK, he mentioned this was a vigorous grower. Since you're in Canada, maybe I can get it in the lower 48 states? Maybe I can also get an Emil from here since you mentioned its a more vigorous grower then Gisela.

 

[parvi_17]

I'm sure there's a ton of vendors in the US who sell both plants. Gardens at Post Hill would be the first place I'd look. I don't buy from American growers since none of them ship to Canada; all of my plants were purchased from small operations locally that likewise don't ship to the States.

 

[smartie2000]

Impressive sight! :clap: They are all beautiful, but there is something special with the simplicity of Sebastian

 

[Linus_Cello]

The ones I've found in the US (and Canada, so far) are pink, not white with a touch of pink:

http://www.gardensatposthill.com/website/StoreCypripedium.html

http://www.plantdelights.com/Cyprip...id-Hardy-Ladyslipper-Orchid/productinfo/8075/

http://www.thimblefarms.com/htm/perennial_h_cypripedium x ventricosum.htm

 

[parvi_17]

What you're looking for is the Pastel form if you want the white flowers. Thimble Farms sells it, and they will ship to the States. I only bought from them once and I was not happy with the plants they sent me. Yet, stuff people have brought back from road trips out there and pictures of stuff at the nursery I've seen was gorgeous. Go figure.

 

[parvi_17]

Impressive sight! :clap: They are all beautiful, but there is something special with the simplicity of Sebastian

Thanks! I agree, Sebastian is a beautiful plant, much like montanum.

 

[NYEric]

Nice stuff. I will put some money aside to invest in more Cyps this fall.

 

[parvi_17]

Some of the pubescens are starting to open, as I wait impatiently for the more interesting stuff. I have around 10 individual plants of pubescens. They're so variable, it's hard to resist buying another when you see one that's a little different! These were just taken with my phone this morning. I apologize for the links, I was too lazy to upload these to Imagshack individually and this was the best way I could figure out how to share the images since it doesn't give you forum codes when you upload multiple pics at once.

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/1598/pubescens2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img62/7013/pubescens4.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/4200/pubescens5.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/5558/pubescens6.jpg

 

[Linus_Cello]

Nice clumps! Have you considered breeding (or trading pollen)?

 

[Chuck]

AS usual, love seeing you cyps Joe. Wonderful.

Chuck

 

[parvi_17]

Nice clumps! Have you considered breeding (or trading pollen)?

I have thought about breeding, but haven't bothered and probably won't for a while. Too much else on my mind at the moment.

 

[parvi_17]

AS usual, love seeing you cyps Joe. Wonderful.

Chuck

Thanks Chuck!

Here is my update for tonight.

First, Maria. Small but vigorous plant, I've never been crazy about it. It's far back so a little tough to photograph.





Next, Ursel. Big and beautiful flowers, but unfortunately they don't present themselves very well.





Finally, Peter. First-bloom seedling. Small and again not the best presentation, but lovely all the same.

 

[parvi_17]

Here is my largest pubescens clump, I counted 37 flowers on it:





Memoriam Shawna Austin, such a stunning plant. This is the true color.





A couple fasciolatums I have in pots, which were overwintered outside, sunk in the ground:

 

[Carl Austin]

I love your Shawna Austins. Mine haven't emerged from the ground yet and I fear they didn't survive the winter. Phooey

Carl

 

[parvi_17]

I love your Shawna Austins. Mine haven't emerged from the ground yet and I fear they didn't survive the winter. Phooey

Carl

Thanks Carl! Sorry to hear about yours.

 

[parvi_17]

Couple more pics...

Sabine, one of my all-time favorites. Everyone should have this plant in their garden, it's so beautiful and so easy to grow.





And Victoria, blooming for the first time. The biggest flower is deformed a little, unfortunate because it is huge, same size as Sabine. Next year this plant should be amazing. I've never seen a fasciolatum cross I didn't like!





If you're curious, the potted plant with the red SOLD tag on it is Anemonella thalictroides 'Schoaff's Double'. I bought it at work and haven't planted it yet .

 

[parvi_17]

Just one for today's update, a first-bloom Cyp. tibeticum.

 

[SlipperFan]

Impressive!!!