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15th June 2012
In alphabetical order - two people got the right answer, and they are Marijke and Paul. Well done to them both. Gold star to Paul, 3/3 flowers he has correctly identified.
The very tall and beautiful Eremurus Robustus - common name Foxtail lily.
oh, Rosemary! Gorgeous photography as always! I wish I could guess what it is... it looks like a type of iris, but I wouldn't know which type. Then again I could be completely off and it's a completely different species! At least I'll learn a new flower!
ReplyDeleteDear Roanna - thanks for giving it a shot. No, it isn't an iris, but when you know what it is you may remember it later for when you have your own garden. It is a lovely flower.
DeleteJudging by that monster stem I think it is an Eremurus. The pollen made me think of a lily which gave me my second clue...I hope!
ReplyDeleteWell done again Paul. Your powers of observation are very good. You certainly know your flowers - ✔✔✔ that is 3 correct answers.
DeleteGood morning Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteTime seems to be passing so quickly. Its hot summer days here and I have been working in my garden with Pedro. I happened to nearly cut off the top of my left index finger with the secetuers..!
I am typing with a big bandage on. (poor val)
Here I go with my guess. I think that the flower belongs to the Lirium family.. its a lily.. what type -possibly a day lilly. I have one that is about to bloom at the moment.. however yours look slightly different. I am getting there Rosemary. I love the photo above of yours.. Its so beautiful.. I would love to paint it.
Happy thursday to you.
val
Dear Val - I am sorry you have had an accident with your finger, thank goodness you did not chop it off. Good typing for someone with a poorly finger Val♥
DeleteIt is not a day lily - the flowers are much much smaller than that.
But a definite improvement there Val.
It looks like a closeup of a century plant flower!
ReplyDeleteI believe a century plant is some kind of cactus, sorry that is not the correct plant. Good try.
DeleteI have no idea maybe Eremurus. Beautiful captured Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteDear Marijke - for someone who has no idea, that is a perfect answer. However, I am not surprised that you knew it. Your knowledge of flowers is exceptional. Well done.
DeleteDear Rosemary, I'm stumped. You have given us a hint...it must be a very small flower stalk. Could it be of the Lily family? Often, when looking at a plant or flower in detail it becomes more noticeable and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured this specimen in all its glory...a really fine photograph. ox, Gina
Dear Gina - I think you may have misread, it has a very robust stem because it stands at the back of the border behind the smaller flowers. Close ups of flowers photos often amaze me even though I have looked closely at them in reality.
DeleteYou are on the right track Gina.
I'm not good at these flower tests because I never studied "The Flower Children" books! But I would think that giant stalk would be a clue.
ReplyDeleteYes Mark, may be if you had read the Flower Fairy books you would know!!!
DeleteYou are right about the giant stalk being a good clue.
Rosemary -
ReplyDeleteGeez, I haven't a clue!! Maybe a peek at the foliage might help. Looking forward to you posting the answer tomorrow.
Cheers,
Loi
The foliage is right down at the base of the plant and is strappy - any help?
DeleteHello dear Rosemary ,
ReplyDeleteas usuall I have no idea of the name but I enjoy very much the look of it : )
Good luck to everybody!
Dearest Demie - it is a very beautiful plant, not all that common, but very desirable in an herbaceous border.
DeleteHELLO!
ReplyDeleteMy previous comment disappeared. Could this be a Camassia? Probably not!
CIAO!
ANNA
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Hello Anna - do not know where your previous comment went to.
DeleteImpressed with your suggestion, it does have a bit of a look of a Camassia, but it is much much taller, and has a pinkie tinge to it.
Thanks for giving it a go.
Ciao♥
No idea, but they would be great for teaching my kids about pollination. Look at those gloriously dusty stamens! And don't get me started on the stigma...
ReplyDeleteDo I have a treat in store for you Kate. Perhaps by next week you will see the spadex on my Dracunulus Vulgaris and believe me it really is a spadex to crow about.
DeleteWhat a magnificent plant.. I want one. I have something very similar.. i will take a photo and put it on my blog.. I was nearly there.. its the lilly family... its beautiful.. well done Marijke and Paul.
ReplyDeleteI am learning so much.
fantastic..
happy weekend val
It is a beautiful plant, and comes in a lovely lemon yellow, white, the pink colour I have shown and a pale orange. I did have a yellow one which I have lost, but may be I will treat myself again. In this country they can suffer from root rot in the winter if not protected. I am not sure how it would live with you, as you may be too warm. If you give it a try it would be better in a shady spot with plenty of vegetation growing around it.
DeleteSuch a beautiful flower, I tried growing them twice and lost them over the winter both times. I have officially given up and so, am enjoying your photo all the more :)
ReplyDeleteMy brother lives in Canada and I know that your ground can become rock hard with the cold in the winter. I suspect that it was just too much for them. You say you have given up on them, but you could perhaps grow them if you lifted them in late October and wrap them up in some old newspaper until the spring. Just a thought.
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