Thirteen years later - Amaryllis x Brunsvigia

Michael Mace michaelcmace@gmail.com
Thu, 26 Nov 2015 12:15:17 PST
Thirteen years ago I made an Amaryllis x Brunsvigia cross using some pollen
given me by Bill the Bulb Baron. Thanks, Bill!

 

This year the plant finally bloomed.

 

Like everyone else who's made this cross, I found that the flowers are dark
magenta and the flower head is taller than Amaryllis. I tried to make some
crosses with it, but nothing set seeds. However, one unpollinated flower set
a single small white seed. I presume it was selfed.

 

In another 13 years, I'll let you know if it blooms.

 

Photos here: 

 

http://growingcoolplants.blogspot.com/2015/11/…
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Mike

San Jose, CA




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