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Tecophilaea cyanocrocus


Tecophilaea cyanocrocus (Tecophilaea cyanocrocus)

The "Chilean Blue Crocus". believed to be extinct in the wild, luckily fairly easy to grow in the alpine house



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I have one, isn't it gorgeous. Mine hasn't flowered yet...only had it a few months....

10 Jan, 2010

 

I must try this one too - cracking early colour

10 Jan, 2010

 

Yes cracking early colour is right. Fortunately, though not the cheapest of bulbs to buy, they do seem to increase quite well. I've even had fairly decent seed some years.

10 Jan, 2010

 

Thats good that you get seed....I did gulp a bit when I saw the price.....but that colour.........lol

11 Jan, 2010

 

This is lovely

6 Feb, 2010

 

A stunning blue.....

12 Mar, 2010



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