The Scarborough lily (Cyrtanthus elatus) is blooming now (guess where)

[haweha]

The older botanical name being Vallota speciosa

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It seems to become an invasive crop in this globular greenhouse in Duesseldorf, Germany *lol*

This species is rather unigue within its genus:
Umbels of upright blooms (3-8 seldom 10) with total radial symmetry. Really fascinating for me as I am so accustomed to typical zygomorph Hippeastrum bloom "faces"

[Ann B.]

Now, someone MUST tell me where I can find some of these bulbs. Surely, they are sold somewhere in the US.

My bulb book says that they are hardy here, and I suspect that I would have to mulch. But the idea of them multiplying is fantastic.

They are gorgeous!

Sorry about the delayed response.... I have been having difficulty with my cable service, so most of the time I read a thread only to be bumped off again. I think they finally have it fixed. At least, I am getting a decent response and I have been online for more than 5 minutes without being disconnected. Why does that happen on the weekend? Especially a long one?:confused: :confused:

Hans, keep posting those pics. Beware, though, I truly do have a weakness for bulbs of all kinds!!!:D :D :D

[Ann B.]

Jim Shields has a hybrid version. I wasn't able to visit the Hirt's site.

I'll keep searching. I love the color and the symmetry. The fact that it multiplies so readily is extra NICE!

What a beautiful color that would be to add to my gardens....

Hans, are they self fertile?

[sue salley]

Ann, If you are refering to Hirt's Gardens they have an online store on ebay. Might find some good prices. I ordered from them this spring and was very happy with what I got.
Those are beautiful blooms. i LIKE THE BIG CLUMP. iT REALLY MAKES an impact.

[vicki]

Just gorgeous!!!! Absoutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing the pic with us.

[nadia]

Very beautiful :)

[Ann B.]

I still haven't found a good source. If any of you do, please let me know.

Seeds would be great!

Hans? Where are you? Are seeds available anywhere?