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Tigridia (Tigridia pavonia (Tiger flower))

A first for me, hope they survive to live another year!



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Looks beautiful.

11 Aug, 2009

 

amazing bloom.

11 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks both, most of the others flowered when we were on holiday, lucky to have this one though.

11 Aug, 2009

 

How lovely! I hope you have great luck with them.

12 Aug, 2009

 

Gorgeous!

12 Aug, 2009

 

beautiful flowers, mine are just coming into bud now, this is the 3rd year they've flowered, I just tuck the container away by a fence where it's a bit sheltered.

12 Aug, 2009

 

Do you grow yours in containers then Grindle?

12 Aug, 2009

 

I've had them in a large pot since I bought them DD I think they'll need splitting for next year

13 Aug, 2009

 

Lovely bloom ..you must be thrilled to get this so envious .

13 Aug, 2009

 

BB I am bought them from ebay, they are planted in the garden, apparently we should treat them like dahlias.

13 Aug, 2009

 

Oh do I have to feed them to earwigs then lol? Dont have a greenhouse ..would love one though but guess they could be stored indoors , worth it for such blooms .

13 Aug, 2009

 

Will store them in the shed, as we dont have a greenhouse either.

17 Aug, 2009

 

Only one of mine survived this season...a beautiful yellow one.....I intend to get lots more next spring, they're beautiful aren't they DD.?...

11 Oct, 2009

 

Hmmm, i'm sold on these.
I've seen a few lately and i'd like some !
Will have to do something about it !!!!

11 Oct, 2009

 

Louise I fell in love with them and will buy some more for next year....Motinot you are right they are beautiful so exotic......

11 Oct, 2009



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