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Early Summer in N.E. Oz - Gloriosa rothschildiana is blooming

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By Bernieh


Early Summer in N.E. Oz - Gloriosa rothschildiana is blooming



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Beautiful!
One of my favourite climbers.

17 Dec, 2013

 

This was an unexpected surprise, Meanie. I thought I had lost it after the great cyclone of 2011, but almost 2 years later it suddenly appeared and has been climbing for the clouds.

17 Dec, 2013

 

Lost all mine to mice last winter!

17 Dec, 2013

 

That's sad news. No tubers left at all?

17 Dec, 2013

 

There were remnants of tubers, but none of them grew. Twelve large tubers - I hope they got stomach ache (at the very least)!
I restarted again this year and have five tubers for 2014, plus some yellow ones too that Surreylad sent me.

17 Dec, 2013

 

Ha, I'm laughing at the image of little mice rolling around with stomach aches. Serves them right!

Have you got an idea how to stop the mice nibbling on your new tubers? Hopefully all will go well, and you will see some fabulous blooms next year.

17 Dec, 2013

 

They're properly wrapped up and safe this year.

18 Dec, 2013

 

Great! Roll on 2014 then.

18 Dec, 2013



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