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I wonder if someone can give me a 'heads up' on the name of this Crocus which i raised from seed as a form of Crocus pallasii . :-\

I wonder in fact if it is C.oreocreticus ?.

Wonderfully coloured stem and striped feathering.
Long yellow anthers on short white filaments.
Deep colouring in the throat.

The flowers close at night.

Thanks .

Cheers

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Mark McDonough's picture

Mark McDonough

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 6:52am

Dave, I've never grown the species, perhaps Tony will chime in. Based on doing a google images search, I'd say you have the right name.

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Tony Willis (not verified)

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:30am

Looks the right name to me although it is not one I have ever seen in the flesh.

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Toole (not verified)

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 2:16am

Thanks guys

Cheers Dave.

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Mark McDonough

Fri, 04/26/2013 - 7:03am

Maggi, your white C. oreocreticus is lovely, but I have to say, the strongly striped form that Janus shows on SRGC is outstanding!

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Margaret Young

Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:31pm
McDonough wrote:

Maggi, your white C. oreocreticus is lovely, but I have to say, the strongly striped form that Janus shows on SRGC is outstanding!

Thanks Mark - yes it is pretty- it is not pure white but very pale with faint striping..... and yes,  I do covet that strongly coloured form that Janis shows.  ;)

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Toole (not verified)

Sun, 04/20/2014 - 3:24am

Anyone have ideas on the name of this autumn flowering Crocus I raised from seed.Flowering with leaves.Petals close at night.Ta.

  

Cheers Dave.