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Sprekelia formosissima


Sprekelia formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima)

my first try with these, seems to be sprouting well, i have 3 but this one is the furthest along....



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amy
Amy
 

I've never grown one Sl , I had to google it ,it looks fab. well done , I shall be looking forward to the ' in flower ' Photo :o)

20 Feb, 2012

 

Will also google - looks healthy and very strong

20 Feb, 2012

 

thanks Amy.. :-)
Thanks Hb you had me stumped there, till i looked it's put the photo on twice :-))
Cheers Paul :-)

20 Feb, 2012

 

Oooh, lovely, I grew one once....no problems. Look forward to seeing it in flower :)

20 Feb, 2012

 

I'm a bit ignorant with Latin names , what is it in "common speak " ?

20 Feb, 2012

 

Jacobean Lily....Aztec Lily....Meanie has it and i have been growing it for about 4 years....Thanks for reminding me about it Surreylad....Think mine needs potting on....

20 Feb, 2012

 

I have, but it didn't bloom last year............

Is that a flower emerging at the bottom SL?

20 Feb, 2012

 

It's great to try something new :o)

20 Feb, 2012

 

Thanks Karen,Driad as Motinot says the jackobean lily..:-) thanks Motinot..
it looks like a flower Meanie i have my fingers crossed..
Thanks Hywel :-)

21 Feb, 2012



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