I have loaded a few images of some of my siningias to the wiki: Here is a relatively new comer to the collector world. It was discovered a few years ago. S. iarae has proven to be hardy in NC and has been used extensively in a lot of primary hybrids in hopes of increasing color range: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… This is a nice primary hybrid of leucotricha x iarae. It also is a stable F2, coming true from seed: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… And a close up of the flowers with back lighting: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… Another hybrid with iarae. This one has glazioviana as a seed parent. Somewhere there is a recesive gene from bronze foliage as that is what the leaves are in full sun. It is quite striking when in bloom. I have had 2 flushes of flowers this year on small plants. My plants are in 1 gallon containers and stand about 10" tall: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… This is a beautiful blooming specimen. I have tried crossing this with a few other species to see what I will get: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… This is one of the most common species grown, S. leucotricha (sometimes mistakingly sold as canescens). It is quite often sold by succulent growers because of the caudex which is usually exposed that can be quite attractive. The flowers are a beautiful salmon and open before the leaves are fully formed. These small leaves will expand over a month or so to reach 6-8" long: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… Here is a rare red form of S. douglasii: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… And a photo of the growth: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… This is a large leaf plant with few flowers. I want to use this in some hybrids to increas plant size. The leaves can reach 10" across each and have the feel of sandpaper. It is quite interesting: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… Lee P. has posted a picture of this before but here is another shot of 'Tante'. This is a great plant for the open garden: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… Sinningia tubiflora is an incredible plant. It has proven to be hardy to zone 6 in sheltered locations and I am trialling it in zone 5 (Canton, OH). The flowers are really sweet. It reminds me of Fruit Loops cereal. It can form nice colonies over time: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… Here are several photos of my S. sellovii. One is the blooms and the other one is three full plants in 5 and 7 gallon containers: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/files/… If any one has questions, let me know. Alberto can add some thoughts as well I'm sure. ===== John Ingram in L.A., CA. Soon to become http://www.floralarchitecture.com/ check it out soon 310.709.1613 jjingram@adelphia.net Floralartistry2000@yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/floralartistry2000/
