January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

May 2017 - May Blossom
User avatar
Diane
BCSS Member
Posts: 5574
https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
Joined: 15 Jun 2007
Branch: None
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Member

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by Diane »

A few mesembs flower in winter, and this is some winter "sun" from Glottiphyllum Muirii SB655:
Glottiphyllum muirii SB655
Glottiphyllum muirii SB655
Diane - member of Kingston branch

Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
Liz M
BCSS Member
Posts: 3018
Joined: 22 Dec 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: United Kingdom
Role within the BCSS: Trustee
Location: The North West of England
Contact:

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by Liz M »

A final few more. An Echeveria that really looks like a cabbage but only the flower here.
Echeveria x Meridien.jpg
Echeveria x 'Meridien'

Echeveria pulvinata 'Frosty'.jpg
A reliable winter flowerer, Echeveria pulvinata 'Frosty'

Delosperma congestum.jpg
Not in flower but utside and looking very happy, Delosperma congestum
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
User avatar
iann
BCSS Member
Posts: 14562
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Member

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by iann »

I'm very sorry for keeping everyone in suspense. I'm going to go with Mike T's Echeverias. Can't resist that warm colour in the depth of winter.
Cheshire, UK
User avatar
iann
BCSS Member
Posts: 14562
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Member

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by iann »

And a note on the Delosperma. This is D. nubigenum.

There isn't really a D. congestum. Or rather there is, but unknown in cultivation. The horticultural trade seems to adore this name for some reason, maybe they have lots of labels printed up. I've seen at least three different plants sold by this name. At the moment the name is most commonly attached to D. basuticum, also sometimes seen with white flowers or white eyes on yellow flowers, and under various cultivar names.

D. nubigenum has smaller yellow flowers and fewer of them, and shorter more rounded leaves, but is extremely resistant to cold and wet. It is entirely hardy in a normal British garden if only you can keep the slugs off.
Cheshire, UK
Liz M
BCSS Member
Posts: 3018
Joined: 22 Dec 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: United Kingdom
Role within the BCSS: Trustee
Location: The North West of England
Contact:

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by Liz M »

Thanks Ian, that is very useful information.
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
User avatar
MikeT
BCSS Member
Posts: 1984
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: SHEFFIELD
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Branch Treasurer
Location: Sheffield

Re: January 2016 Photo Competition - Winter Wonders

Post by MikeT »

Thanks, Ian

Now I need to think of subject for February...
Mike T

Sheffield Branch
BCSS member26525
Post Reply