Gymnospermium albertii


Quick Characteristics:

Height: 10-20 cm (3.9-7.9 inch)
Flower Colors: yellow, red
Flower Season: late winter to early spring
Life form: corm
 

Gymnospermium albertii (Regel) Takht is a spring ephemeral from the harsh climate of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, thus it is perfectly hardy and tolerant of snow cover as well as at least -10 °C unprotected in in full flower. The otherwise bright yellow flowers show deep red and even slightly purplish veins on the outside. Photo 1 shows a floral close-up by Arnold Trachtenberg, photos 2-4 document the floral stages from end of December to end of February of a plant cultivated by Martin Bohnet.

Gymnospermium alberti, Arnold TrachtenbergGymnospermium alberti breaking ground 24th of December, Martin BohnetGymnospermium alberti breaking snow 17th of February, Martin BohnetGymnospermium alberti 27th of February, Martin Bohnet

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