August 2013 - Genus of the Month - Avonia

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Re: August 2013 - Genus of the Month - Avonia

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Such a beautiful genus. I wish I had more Avonias. They don't seem to take up very much space in the greenhouse, which is always a bonus. :smile:
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Re: August 2013 - Genus of the Month - Avonia

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Didn't think I had any but found this lurking in a corner, not quite up to Diane's standards.....
Avonia ustulata JVT96304
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Re: August 2013 - Genus of the Month - Avonia

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My A. alstonii finally flowered today. Lovely flowers and worth the wait, I'd say. :smile:
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There is a plant under these flowers Dan? :)
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Regarding one of Di's pictures, multiramosa is an old name that so longer seems to be in use. I don't think that it is referable to albissima which largely branches from the base, but to prominens.
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Thanks for that info, Terry.
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My white flowered 'alstonii'.
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