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Fritillaria Imperialis
Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria
imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. But then we're in the south, it may make a difference. Steve |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. But then we're in the south, it may make a difference. Steve |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. But then we're in the south, it may make a difference. Steve |
Fritillaria Imperialis
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:05:39 +0000, shazzbat wrote:
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. |
Fritillaria Imperialis
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:05:39 +0000, shazzbat wrote:
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. |
Fritillaria Imperialis
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:05:39 +0000, shazzbat wrote:
"Glenda" wrote in message ... Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Glenda Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. |
Fritillaria Imperialis
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:51:51 -0000, "Bob Hobden"
wrote: ~ ~"Rod" wrote in message after ~ shazzbat wrote after: ~ ~ "Glenda" wrote in message ~ Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria ~ imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? ~ ~ ~ Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. ~ ~ No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny ~ spot or chalky soil it needs. ~ ~About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, ~all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in ~short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs ~and snails are also a problem. ~Foul smell of foxes too. I noticed mine were up this morning, as in well and truly up (a good 3"). They're also nibbled already, but not sure what by. Can't see any lily beetles yet, but I'm very pleased that I've got three whorls of leaves up this year where last I had two. Hee. And this despite last year finding one of said beetles (and introducing it to a boot) Yes they do pong. :) I do have chalky soil (or more accurately soilly chalk!) as I'm in the Chilterns. -- jane Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. Mark Twain Please remove onmaps from replies, thanks! |
Fritillaria Imperialis
jane wrote:
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:51:51 -0000, "Bob Hobden" wrote: ~ ~"Rod" wrote in message after ~ shazzbat wrote after: ~ ~ "Glenda" wrote in message ~ Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria ~ imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? ~ ~ ~ Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. ~ ~ No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny ~ spot or chalky soil it needs. ~ ~About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, ~all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in ~short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs ~and snails are also a problem. ~Foul smell of foxes too. I noticed mine were up this morning, as in well and truly up (a good 3"). They're also nibbled already, but not sure what by. Can't see any lily beetles yet, but I'm very pleased that I've got three whorls of leaves up this year where last I had two. Hee. And this despite last year finding one of said beetles (and introducing it to a boot) Yes they do pong. :) I do have chalky soil (or more accurately soilly chalk!) as I'm in the Chilterns. Same here (growth and nibbling) in Edinburgh (wet heavy soil) Philippe |
Fritillaria Imperialis
jane wrote:
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:51:51 -0000, "Bob Hobden" wrote: ~ ~"Rod" wrote in message after ~ shazzbat wrote after: ~ ~ "Glenda" wrote in message ~ Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria ~ imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? ~ ~ ~ Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. ~ ~ No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny ~ spot or chalky soil it needs. ~ ~About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, ~all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in ~short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs ~and snails are also a problem. ~Foul smell of foxes too. I noticed mine were up this morning, as in well and truly up (a good 3"). They're also nibbled already, but not sure what by. Can't see any lily beetles yet, but I'm very pleased that I've got three whorls of leaves up this year where last I had two. Hee. And this despite last year finding one of said beetles (and introducing it to a boot) Yes they do pong. :) I do have chalky soil (or more accurately soilly chalk!) as I'm in the Chilterns. Same here (growth and nibbling) in Edinburgh (wet heavy soil) Philippe |
Fritillaria Imperialis
jane wrote:
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:51:51 -0000, "Bob Hobden" wrote: ~ ~"Rod" wrote in message after ~ shazzbat wrote after: ~ ~ "Glenda" wrote in message ~ Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria ~ imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? ~ ~ ~ Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. ~ ~ No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny ~ spot or chalky soil it needs. ~ ~About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, ~all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in ~short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs ~and snails are also a problem. ~Foul smell of foxes too. I noticed mine were up this morning, as in well and truly up (a good 3"). They're also nibbled already, but not sure what by. Can't see any lily beetles yet, but I'm very pleased that I've got three whorls of leaves up this year where last I had two. Hee. And this despite last year finding one of said beetles (and introducing it to a boot) Yes they do pong. :) I do have chalky soil (or more accurately soilly chalk!) as I'm in the Chilterns. Same here (growth and nibbling) in Edinburgh (wet heavy soil) Philippe |
Fritillaria Imperialis
jane wrote:
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:51:51 -0000, "Bob Hobden" wrote: ~ ~"Rod" wrote in message after ~ shazzbat wrote after: ~ ~ "Glenda" wrote in message ~ Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria ~ imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? ~ ~ ~ Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. ~ ~ No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny ~ spot or chalky soil it needs. ~ ~About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, ~all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in ~short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs ~and snails are also a problem. ~Foul smell of foxes too. I noticed mine were up this morning, as in well and truly up (a good 3"). They're also nibbled already, but not sure what by. Can't see any lily beetles yet, but I'm very pleased that I've got three whorls of leaves up this year where last I had two. Hee. And this despite last year finding one of said beetles (and introducing it to a boot) Yes they do pong. :) I do have chalky soil (or more accurately soilly chalk!) as I'm in the Chilterns. Same here (growth and nibbling) in Edinburgh (wet heavy soil) Philippe |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Rod" wrote in message after shazzbat wrote after: "Glenda" wrote in message Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs and snails are also a problem. Foul smell of foxes too. -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Rod" wrote in message after shazzbat wrote after: "Glenda" wrote in message Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs and snails are also a problem. Foul smell of foxes too. -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars |
Fritillaria Imperialis
"Rod" wrote in message after shazzbat wrote after: "Glenda" wrote in message Does anyone have any idea when I can expect to see fritillaria imperialis bulbs coming through, that I planted last autumn? Is Imperialis the "snakehead" type? ours are showing now. No, this is the 'Crown Imperial'. Never grown, it we don't have the sunny spot or chalky soil it needs. About the end of the month if my memory serves me well, watch out though, all ours were eventually killed by Lilly Beetle which devastate them in short order if you don't spray or at least check them over daily. The slugs and snails are also a problem. Foul smell of foxes too. -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars |
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