Autumn croscus

Ina klazina@orcon.net.nz
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:43:08 PDT
Paul and Roland, I took photos today of the stamens, but as it keeps 
raining and is blustery weather, the flowers are not showing well.

https://picasaweb.google.com/102349754034616089606…

So Crocus serotinus ssp salzmanii it is.

Thank you all who made suggestions!

Ina



Ina Crossley
Auckland New Zealand  Zone 10

On 16/04/2013 9:24 p.m., Paul T. wrote:
> Ina,
>
> It's definitely a crocus, and I'm leaning towards
> Crocus serotinus ssp salzmanii.  There are a few
> different colour forms of it, some with the
> speckling like yours has on the outer
> petals.  Timing is right, they're in flower here
> too.  A very good reliable flowerer.
>
> I hope that is a help?
>
> Cheers.
>
> Paul T.
> Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9
> Min winter temp -8 or -9°C. Max summer temp 40°C.
> Thankfully, maybe once or twice a year only.




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