Acidanthera flowering today

Thats really great to see Oji as I planted some of these in the ground this year and not a single one of them came up! I expect it was due to the rain rotting them. Good to see that someone has succeeded with them in the north!

Well, this is the first time ever I've succeeded and only tried again because the corms were in a sale at the GC in spring. They are still putting on flower and have really lit up the garden this autumn. I will lift the corms after they die back and just hope they survive for another year.

yes, I hope so too Oji! been quite a nice day here today...not too windy and mild occasional sunny spells. Went for a walk in Crombie park much to the dog's delight! lets hope for a few more weeks of this weather at least!

That is very eye catching Never tried growing them will add to favorites as a reminder.

They are still in flower, slowing down now but still putting on a show. They've been great, Bjs.

Hello Ojibway93...it's interesting to see the name of a North American Native group originating from the highlands! I garden in rural Ontario, Canada and the acidanthera repeat for me every year... just pull the corms once the flower had died and the foliage and roots are dried...brush off the dirt and store them in peatmoss or dry sawdust in a brown paper bag in a root cellar or dry shed.Mine were late this year because I was delayed getting them in the ground...(had to dig beds)..but Ilove them and the best thing about them is their scent. wonderful flowers.

Hi, Lorilyn. Thanks for the comment and the advice about winter storage. I have a shed where I can store the bulbs and I'm hoping they will survive to put on a show next year. Like you, we get lots of snow and severe frost, so it's always touch and go.
And yes, of course, the Ojibway people will be known to you there. My connection? That's a long story....

I love long stories... if you're willing to share. I grew up in the Muskoka Lakes area of Ontario; specifically; within seven miles of the place the Chippewa called Obogawanung. it was the summer hunting grounds of the Chippewa, and to a lesser degree, the Iroquois.

what a truly beautiful flower
if you have the time i would love to hear that long story too, please.

just a quick second thought, O93. If you have severe frosts maybe it would be better to store them in a place where the temp never goes below 40F. Not below zero C at any rate! lol... just stored mine away today. We've been having mild temps but tonight is supposed to be well below zero...brrr.... here it comes!

Thanks, Lorilyn. That makes sense. I plan to lift them this weekend.

Gorgeous!!

Thanks, Paul. I lifted the corms and have overwintered them in the shed. I will plant them out again soon and just hope they do as well this year. Fingers crossed ......

good luck for you - they are brilliant :))

These are so Pretty Wilma