Plant Event Reports from Australis - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Zone 10a)

Plant Date(s) Report
White Crane Orchid (Calanthe triplicata) On May 1, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
All seedlings have died.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Compact Lilac Spray') On April 21, 2024 Harvested
Collected the seeds and removed the plants.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Radiance') On April 21, 2024 Harvested
Collected the seeds and removed the plants.
Babiana On April 20, 2024 Plant emerged
Autumn Crocus (Crocus goulimyi) From April 16, 2024 to April 28, 2024 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') On April 13, 2024 Potted up
Potted up again until a better spot can be located, as the garden bed along the front of the house was very prone to rot.
Lily (Lilium 'Iona') On April 13, 2024 Potted up
Potted up again until a better spot can be located, as the garden bed along the front of the house was very prone to rot.
Helen of Troy Foxglove (Digitalis lanata subsp. trojana) On April 9, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Helen of Troy Foxglove (Digitalis lanata subsp. trojana) On April 9, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased two established seedlings from Perennialle Plants.
Lily (Lilium 'Yellow Bruse') On April 5, 2024 Transplanted
Trying a different spot as the one along the front of the house was very prone to rot. Only left one mature bulb and a couple of stem bulblets.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On April 5, 2024 Transplanted
Trying a different spot as the one along the front of the house was even worse! Only left with baby bulbs.
White Crane Orchid (Calanthe triplicata) On April 1, 2024 Transplanted
Deflasked and potted up the surviving seedlings into two compots.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus pulchellus) From March 30, 2024 to April 2, 2024 Bloomed
One of the two corms produced a single bloom.
Catmint (Nepeta subsessilis 'Snow Panther') On March 29, 2024 Seeds sown
Basket of Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) On March 29, 2024 Seeds sown
Foxgloves (Digitalis) On March 29, 2024 Seeds sown
Started some seeds collected from an unnamed peach selection and the pastel purple 'Foxy Alpha'.
Helen of Troy Foxglove (Digitalis lanata subsp. trojana) On March 29, 2024 Seeds sown
Spanish Foxglove (Digitalis thapsi) On March 29, 2024 Seeds sown
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice') On March 27, 2024 Transplanted
Planted two seedlings from the second sowing in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian White') On March 27, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On March 27, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach') On March 27, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
White Crane Orchid (Calanthe triplicata) On March 27, 2024 Obtained plant
Obtained a flask of seedlings on clearance from Mallee Phallies.
On March 16, 2024 Seeds sown
Started 24 seeds from this cross.
On March 16, 2024 Seeds sown
Started 24 seeds from this cross.
Species Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis) On March 15, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) On March 15, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') On March 15, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tazetta Daffodil (Narcissus 'Grand Monarque') On March 15, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Beardtongue (Penstemon Bell Tower Purple) On March 15, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a flowering, potted plant from Pinewood Nursery.
Species Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis) On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Accidentally doubled-up on ordering this species and received another 3 bulbs from Hancock's Daffodils.
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 bulbs from Hancock's Daffodils.
Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a bulb from Hancock's Daffodils, as I lost my previous one years ago.
Tazetta Daffodil (Narcissus 'Grand Monarque') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Included as a bonus with my order from Hancock's Daffodils.
Miscellaneous Daffodil (Narcissus 'Eaton Song') On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Miscellaneous Daffodil (Narcissus 'Eaton Song') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 bulbs from The Seed Collection.
Cloth of Gold Crocus (Crocus angustifolius) On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Cloth of Gold Crocus (Crocus angustifolius) On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from The Seed Collection.
Snow Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant') On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Crocus (Crocus sieberi 'Firefly') On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Crocus (Crocus sieberi 'Firefly') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from The Seed Collection.
Snow Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 corms from The Seed Collection.
Crocus (Crocus etruscus 'Zwanenburg') On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty') On March 14, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from Hancock's Daffodils.
Crocus (Crocus etruscus 'Zwanenburg') On March 14, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from Hancock's Daffodils.
Fox's Grape (Fritillaria uva-vulpis) On March 13, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Fox's Grape (Fritillaria uva-vulpis) On March 13, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 bulbs from VDQB.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus') On March 13, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Gipsy Girl') On March 13, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus') On March 13, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from VDQB.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Gipsy Girl') On March 13, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from VDQB.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus pulchellus) On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Kotschy's Crocus (Crocus kotschyanus) On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Fritillaria graeca subsp. thessala On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the Frit. bed.
Species Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis) On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl') On March 8, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl') On March 7, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a packet of four corms - Blooming Bulbs stock.
Fritillaria graeca subsp. thessala On March 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a bulb of Fritillaria thessala ssp. reiseri from Bob's Bulbs in Tasmania.
Species Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis) On March 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased three bulbs from Bob's Bulbs in Tasmania.
Kotschy's Crocus (Crocus kotschyanus) On March 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased six baby corms from Bob's Bulbs in Tasmania.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus pulchellus) On March 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased two corms from Bob's Bulbs in Tasmania.
Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) On March 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased one corm from Bob's Bulbs in Tasmania.
Border Penstemon (Penstemon Firebird) On March 2, 2024 Potted up
Slip-potted into a larger pot.
Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Gelber Herold') On February 29, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Willow Leaf Foxglove (Digitalis obscura) On February 29, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Border Penstemon (Penstemon Firebird) On February 26, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lambley Nursery.
Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea 'Gelber Herold') On February 26, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 seedlings from Lambley Nursery.
Willow Leaf Foxglove (Digitalis obscura) On February 26, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 seedlings from Lambley Nursery.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus pulchellus) On February 25, 2024 Seeds sown
Fritillaria amana On February 25, 2024 Transplanted
Fritillary (Fritillaria elwesii) On February 25, 2024 Transplanted
Fritillary (Fritillaria pontica) On February 25, 2024 Transplanted
Fritillaria amana On February 24, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased baby bulbs at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Fritillary (Fritillaria elwesii) On February 24, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased baby bulbs at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Fritillary (Fritillaria pontica) On February 24, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased baby bulbs at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Refiner's Fire') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'On the Web') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Mohr Pretender') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Lancer') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Glow of Love') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Dragon's Eye') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Firefly Frenzy') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Desert Frost') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Ben David') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Rusty Foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) On February 24, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased two seedlings at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Edge') On February 24, 2024 Transplanted
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Radiance') On February 21, 2024 Bloomed
First one opened on the 21st; not sure when the last one did.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Mohr Pretender') On February 21, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Edging Around') On February 21, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Extraterrestrial') On February 21, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Desert Frost') On February 21, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Ben David') On February 21, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Petunia Headliner™ Starry Sky Burgundy On February 19, 2024 Potted up
Moved from garden bed into a large pot as it was not getting enough light in its previous location.
Petunia Headliner™ Night Sky On February 19, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a second plant (in bloom) from Bunnings.
Border Penstemon (Penstemon 'Cha Cha Cherry') On February 18, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased on clearance from Bunnings.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Compact Lilac Spray') On February 18, 2024 Bloomed
First one opened on the 18th; not sure when the last bloom opened as this is a multi-headed variety.
California Golden-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) On February 12, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Not quite sure what killed it, but both plants very rapidly declined.
Viola 'Sweetheat Lemon' On February 9, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Flowering Onion (Allium hollandicum) On February 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased a young plant in 100mm pot from Perennialle Plants.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) On February 6, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x agrippinum) On February 6, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) On February 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 corms from Perennialle Plants ex Drewitts Bulbs stock.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x agrippinum) On February 6, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 additional corms from Perennialle Plants ex Drewitts Bulbs stock.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On February 5, 2024 Potted up
Potted up rhizomes from TSC.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On February 5, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased backup plants from The Seed Collection, as something broke one of the existing fans and it never recovered, leaving me just one fan from the original plant.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Sunkist') On February 5, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Sunkist') On February 5, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 5 corms from The Seed Collection.
Dwarf Gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Flevo Breezer') From February 4, 2024 to February 10, 2024 Bloomed
Unfortunately bloom life was cut short by several hot, windy days.
Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana) On January 31, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Species Tulip (Tulipa orphanidea) On January 31, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Sierra Fawnlily (Erythronium multiscapideum Cliftonii Group) On January 31, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Peppermint Surprise Lily (Lycoris incarnata) On January 31, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Species Crocus (Crocus laevigatus) On January 31, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana) On January 30, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 2 from Tonkin's Bulbs as T. clusiana var. chrysantha.
Species Tulip (Tulipa orphanidea) On January 30, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs as T. whittallii.
Sierra Fawnlily (Erythronium multiscapideum Cliftonii Group) On January 30, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Peppermint Surprise Lily (Lycoris incarnata) On January 30, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Species Crocus (Crocus laevigatus) On January 30, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Gladiola (Gladiolus 'Toscane') From January 24, 2024 to February 3, 2024 Bloomed
Blooms on later stems were damaged by hot, windy weather.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Burnt Toffee') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Return Address') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Jurassic Park') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Bugaboo') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Double Shot') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coppercut') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Calypso Heat Wave') On January 17, 2024 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac Lustre') On January 17, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Perry Dyer') On January 17, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Return Address') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Rainbow Irises & Garden Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac Lustre') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Rainbow Irises & Garden Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Jurassic Park') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Rainbow Irises & Garden Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Double Shot') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Included as a bonus with my Rainbow Irises & Garden Nursery order.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Burnt Toffee') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Included as a bonus with my Rainbow Irises & Garden Nursery order.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Bugaboo') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Calypso Heat Wave') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coppercut') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Perry Dyer') On January 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender') From January 14, 2024 to January 21, 2024 Bloomed
Very short stem; presumably less-than-ideal conditions. Have left it to see if it improves next year.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Alpha Mix') On January 6, 2024 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Legato') On December 29, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Gamboge Gal') On December 29, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Caramba') On December 29, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'American Sweetheart') On December 29, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Gamboge Gal') On December 28, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'American Sweetheart') On December 28, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Caramba') On December 28, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Legato') On December 28, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Radiance') From December 17, 2023 to December 22, 2023 Seeds germinated
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Compact Lilac Spray') From December 17, 2023 to December 23, 2023 Seeds germinated
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Radiance') On December 13, 2023 Seeds sown
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Compact Lilac Spray') On December 13, 2023 Seeds sown
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Radiance') On December 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased seeds from The Seed Collection.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Compact Lilac Spray') On December 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased seeds from The Seed Collection.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Colossal Excelsior Mix') On December 9, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Rose (Rosa 'Golden Celebration') On December 6, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into a prepared spot in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') On December 6, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into a prepared spot in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sultan's Daughter') On December 6, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into a prepared spot in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Strut Your Stuff') On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pot into garden bed. Had not been growing well in the pot and the root system was underdeveloped.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Miss California') On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into a prepared spot in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Haunted Heart') On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Dug up incl. root system and relocated to a different spot in the garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cupid's Wish') On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden bed.
On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pots into garden bed.
On December 5, 2023 Transplanted
Finally moved from planter box into garden bed.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ Lavender) On December 2, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Miniature Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Quiet Seas') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Miniature Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Zipped Up') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Song of Silence') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ten of Hearts') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Pussycat Eyes') On November 30, 2023 Potted up
Potted as I have am not sure where to put this one at the moment.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Glow of Love') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Firefly Frenzy') On November 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Miniature Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Quiet Seas') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Bonus included with my Smokin' Heights order.
Miniature Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Zipped Up') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ten of Hearts') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Song of Silence') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Pussycat Eyes') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Bonus included with my Smokin' Heights order.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Glow of Love') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Firefly Frenzy') On November 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights
On November 27, 2023 Potted up
Moved into a pot due to ID being unknown.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Plum Twist') On November 27, 2023 Transplanted
Moved to a different spot in the front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Olives and Umber') On November 27, 2023 Potted up
Transferred to a pot as I don't like it enough to keep it in the front garden, but will preserve it for now.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Sun and Snow') On November 27, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated as it was doing very poorly in its original spot.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Uptown Fashion') On November 27, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated to a better spot in the garden, taking as much of the soil around the roots as possible.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender') On November 23, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Delphinium 'King Arthur' On November 23, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender') On November 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Delphinium 'King Arthur' On November 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hotness') On November 19, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped the pot contents into the front garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Rococo Valley') On November 19, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped the pot contents into the front garden bed.
Spider Lily (Lycoris sprengeri) On November 19, 2023 Transplanted
Moved to a better spot as it took a long time to send up leaves and was in leaf for a shorter period than my other Lycoris.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On November 19, 2023 Transplanted
Moved to a better spot as it took a long time to send up leaves and was in leaf for a shorter period than my other Lycoris.
On November 18, 2023 Potted up
On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Codicil') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Celestial Explosion') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Perfect Pet') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Razoo') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Forfun') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ring Around Rosie') On November 18, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the seedling bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Winner's Circle') On November 18, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Codicil') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Winner's Circle') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ring Around Rosie') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Forfun') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Razoo') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Perfect Pet') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Celestial Explosion') On November 18, 2023 Obtained plant
Lobelia benthamii On November 16, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Gladiola (Gladiolus 'Toscane') On October 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Gladiolus 'Eclair' On October 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Dwarf Gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Flevo Breezer') On October 30, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Autumn Sage (Salvia x jamensis 'La Luna') On October 29, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Lavender Shades) On October 29, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden (different spot to previously).
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Fairy Footsteps') On October 28, 2023 Bloomed
Single bloom on a small plant.
Dahlia 'Annes Delight' On October 28, 2023 Plant emerged
On October 28, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pots into front garden.
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata 'Purple Volcano') On October 28, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Lavender Shades) On October 27, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased two replacement seedlings from Garden Express.
Gladiolus 'Eclair' On October 27, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a pack of 5 corms from Garden Express.
Gladiola (Gladiolus 'Toscane') On October 27, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a pack of 5 corms from Garden Express.
Dwarf Gladiolus (Gladiolus 'Flevo Breezer') On October 27, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a pack of 5 corms from Garden Express.
Lyreleaf Sage (Salvia lyrata 'Purple Volcano') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Perennialle Plants Nursery.
Autumn Sage (Salvia x jamensis 'La Luna') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Perennialle Plants Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Queen of Elegance') On October 26, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ripple Chip') On October 26, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Enchanted Way') On October 26, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Claudia Barton Blair') On October 26, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Better Loosen Up') On October 26, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Enchanted Way') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Queen of Elegance') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ripple Chip') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Better Loosen Up') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Claudia Barton Blair') On October 26, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Larkspur (Delphinium 'Galahad') On October 26, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Larkspur (Delphinium 'Galahad') On October 24, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ Lavender) From October 22, 2023 to December 2, 2023 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Uptown Fashion') From October 22, 2023 to October 30, 2023 Bloomed
Short bloom stalk on first flowering.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hotness') On October 22, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Miss California') On October 22, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Meet Me') On October 22, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Gave to a family member.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hotness') On October 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Miss California') On October 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Dahlia 'Florelie Pirouette' On October 20, 2023 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cupid's Wish') On October 19, 2023 Bloomed
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Power Packed Blue') On October 18, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Haunted Heart') From October 13, 2023 to October 24, 2023 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') From October 12, 2023 to October 21, 2023 Bloomed
Two bloom stalks.
Rose (Rosa 'Golden Celebration') On October 10, 2023 Potted up
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') From October 10, 2023 to October 31, 2023 Bloomed
End date is an estimate only; was at peak bloom around 23rd Oct.
Dahlia 'Florelie Toffee' On October 9, 2023 Transplanted
Dahlia 'Florelie Pirouette' On October 9, 2023 Potted up
Dahlia 'Florelie Angostura' On October 9, 2023 Potted up
Dahlia 'Florelie Toffee' On October 9, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Florelie.
Dahlia 'Florelie Pirouette' On October 9, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Florelie.
Dahlia 'Florelie Angostura' On October 9, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Florelie.
Dahlia 'Tiger Bey' On October 9, 2023 Transplanted
Rose (Rosa 'Golden Celebration') On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') From October 8, 2023 to October 22, 2023 Bloomed
2 bloom stalks.
Lily (Lilium 'Miss Feya') On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased late-season stock on clearance from Tesselaar.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On October 8, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach') On October 8, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian White') On October 8, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Macoun's Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium idahoense var. macounii) On October 8, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
California Golden-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) On October 8, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Macoun's Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium idahoense var. macounii) On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased the white form from Pinewood Nursery.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a plant from Pinewood Nursery.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian White') On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach') On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased two plants from Pinewood Nursery.
California Golden-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) On October 8, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
African Iris (Dietes bicolor) On October 8, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Nosferatu') From October 7, 2023 to October 10, 2023 Bloomed
Two blooms off a very small plant.
Lily (Lilium 'Miss Feya') On October 6, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Destroyed due to disease risk.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ken Ware') From October 3, 2023 to October 22, 2023 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk; flowering for the first time in my garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') From October 1, 2023 to October 21, 2023 Bloomed
6 blooms stalks; 2 were snapped by the weather as they opened, so brought inside and placed in a vase.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Edge') From October 1, 2023 to October 9, 2023 Bloomed
4 bloom stalks; most buds opened at the same time, so blooming was very short this year!
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Plum Twist') On September 30, 2023 Bloomed
Not sure how long it bloomed for; 3 bloom stalks off small plants with only 1-2 blooms each.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Alpha Mix') From September 29, 2023 to December 3, 2023 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') From September 28, 2023 to October 8, 2023 Bloomed
Two bloom stalks.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Colossal Excelsior Mix') From September 27, 2023 to November 11, 2023 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') From September 26, 2023 to October 14, 2023 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk from the surviving piece.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Olives and Umber') From September 25, 2023 to October 2, 2023 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From September 25, 2023 to October 7, 2023 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coloursonic') From September 25, 2023 to October 1, 2023 Bloomed
Short bloom stalk with only a few blooms.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ace of Clubs') From September 21, 2023 to October 3, 2023 Bloomed
7 bloom stalks.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') On September 20, 2023 Bloomed
Sporadic blooms; didn't flower as well this year as it had been overrun by violets during autumn/winter.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') On September 20, 2023 Bloomed
At least 10 bloom stalks over 2-3 weeks.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac n' Ice') From September 17, 2023 to September 22, 2023 Bloomed
2 blooms stalks; hasn't grown particularly quickly and so no improvement over previous year. Suspect it needs a bit of help in its current location!
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Meet Me') On September 16, 2023 Bloomed
Not sure how long it was in bloom for.
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Power Packed Blue') On September 16, 2023 Obtained plant
Petunia Headliner™ Starry Sky Burgundy On September 9, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a flowering-size plant from Pinewood Nursery.
Petunia Headliner™ Night Sky On September 9, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a flowering-size plant from Pinewood Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') On August 29, 2023 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') On August 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB. Received 4 bulbs, one already putting up a stem.
Lily (Lilium 'Eros') On August 29, 2023 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Eros') On August 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB. Received 2 bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Miss Feya') On August 29, 2023 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Miss Feya') On August 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB.
Lily (Lilium African Lady) On August 26, 2023 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') On August 25, 2023 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On August 23, 2023 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Purple Marble') From August 9, 2023 to August 25, 2023 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sultan's Daughter') On July 29, 2023 Potted up
Slip-potted into a larger pot.
Babiana On July 27, 2023 Bloomed
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) On July 26, 2023 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium mackliniae) On July 22, 2023 Seeds sown
Seeds obtained from NALS seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium leucanthum var. centifolium) On July 22, 2023 Seeds sown
Seeds obtained from NALS seed exchange.
Species Lily (Lilium tenii) On July 22, 2023 Seeds sown
Seeds obtained from SRGC seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium Harlequin) On July 22, 2023 Transplanted
Moved the surviving 18 seedlings into the garden bed.
Violet (Viola cornuta Sorbet® XP Raspberry Sundae Mix) On July 21, 2023 Transplanted
Planted the seedlings into the front garden.
African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Serenity™ Lemonade) On July 21, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Replacement died as well. This cultivar must not like the spot I had it in.
Violet (Viola cornuta 'Frizzle Sizzle Mix') On July 21, 2023 Transplanted
Planted the 6 seedlings into the front garden.
Violet (Viola cornuta Sorbet® XP Raspberry Sundae Mix) On July 20, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a punnet of seedlings from Pinewood Nursery.
Violet (Viola cornuta 'Frizzle Sizzle Mix') On July 20, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a punnet of seedlings from Pinewood Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Stracciatella Event') On July 12, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Stracciatella Event') On July 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from The Seed Collection.
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') On July 12, 2023 Potted up
Planted in a pot to keep separate from the rest of the collection to minimise the risk of viruses.
Lily (Lilium 'Yellow Bruse') On July 12, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Yellow Bruse') On July 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from The Seed Collection.
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') On July 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from The Seed Collection. Hopefully this batch are not virused.
Blackcurrant Sage (Salvia microphylla) On July 9, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pot into front garden.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On July 8, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated to a better spot, as one of the bulbs had rotted.
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On July 8, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated the surviving healthy bulblet to a better spot in the garden.
Lily (Lilium 'Iona') On July 7, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pot to garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') On July 7, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated surviving two bulbs to a different spot in the garden bed.
Lily (Lilium African Lady) On July 7, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pot to garden bed.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice') On June 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted sole seedling from first sowing in front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Colossal Excelsior Mix') On June 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted sole seedling from first sowing in front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Alpha Mix') On June 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted sole seedling from first sowing in front garden.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis x fulva) On June 10, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Border Bearded Iris (Iris 'Absolute Cute') On June 4, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Lost to rot.
Lily (Lilium 'Tall Boy') On May 28, 2023 Transplanted
Autumn Crocus (Crocus goulimyi) From May 14, 2023 to May 18, 2023 Bloomed
Foxgloves (Digitalis) From May 5, 2023 to May 14, 2023 Seeds germinated
High germination rate; no doubt due to the seed being fresh.
Dahlia 'Golden Nugget' From April 29, 2023 to June 3, 2023 Bloomed
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Purple) On April 29, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Purple) On April 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Viola 'Sweetheat Lemon' On April 29, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Viola 'Sweetheat Lemon' On April 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) On April 29, 2023 Potted up
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis x fulva) On April 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased another four seedlings from Pinewood Nursery.
Cape Lily (Nerine 'Rosea') On April 29, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a potted bulb from Pinewood Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On April 25, 2023 Transplanted
Moved to a different spot in the front garden bed. One of the three bulbs had rotted, but one had grown considerably and produced a lot of stem bulblets.
Lily (Lilium candidum) On April 25, 2023 Potted up
Moved into a large pot. Trying an amended mix with sand, grit and perlite added to improve drainage and more closely mimic the rocky soil it naturally grows in.
Regal Lily (Lilium regale) On April 25, 2023 Transplanted
Moved to front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Purple Marble') On April 24, 2023 Transplanted
Moved from pot into front garden.
Rain Lily (Zephyranthes candida) On April 24, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in front garden.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On April 24, 2023 Transplanted
Moved bulbs to a different spot in the garden - hopefully a better location!
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x byzantinum) On April 23, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in front garden bed in two different locations.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) On April 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a couple of bulbs from Drewitts Bulbs at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair.
Rain Lily (Zephyranthes candida) On April 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased 12 bulbs from Hancock's Daffodils at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x byzantinum) On April 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased 12 corms from Hancock's Daffodils at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair.
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) On April 21, 2023 Seeds germinated
Noticed a single seedling from seed sown last year has appeared recently.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Rococo Valley') On April 21, 2023 Potted up
Slip-potted into a larger pot.
African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Serenity™ Lemonade) On April 21, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the garden.
Lobivia pentlandii On April 21, 2023 Potted up
Lobivia maximiliana subsp. westii On April 21, 2023 Potted up
Chamaecereus saltensis subsp. saltensis On April 21, 2023 Potted up
Pygmy Crown Cactus (Aylostera pygmaea) On April 21, 2023 Potted up
Babiana On April 19, 2023 Plant emerged
Pygmy Crown Cactus (Aylostera pygmaea) On April 19, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Spine City.
Chamaecereus saltensis subsp. saltensis On April 19, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Spine City.
Lobivia pentlandii On April 19, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Spine City.
Lobivia maximiliana subsp. westii On April 19, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Spine City.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On April 17, 2023 Plant emerged
Found two small offshoots emerging where the mother rhizome had been. Must have started producing them before the mother rhizome died!
African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Serenity™ Lemonade) On April 16, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a replacement after the previous one died from unknown causes.
Foxgloves (Digitalis) On April 16, 2023 Seeds sown
Started some seeds collected from 'Dalmatian Purple'.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Alpha Mix') On April 16, 2023 Seeds sown
Second sowing.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Colossal Excelsior Mix') On April 16, 2023 Seeds sown
Second sowing.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice') On April 16, 2023 Seeds sown
Second sowing.
Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis) On April 15, 2023 Transplanted
Lobivia caineana On April 15, 2023 Potted up
Lobivia caineana On April 12, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Spine City.
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Golden Yellow') On March 16, 2023 Potted up
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Golden Yellow') On March 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from the hybridiser - Savage Blossoms.
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Sulphur Yellow') On March 8, 2023 Potted up
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Sulphur Yellow') On March 7, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Savage Blossoms.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On February 26, 2023 Miscellaneous Event
Main fan collapsed and rhizome appeared to rot.
Babiana On February 26, 2023 Transplanted
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) On February 26, 2023 Potted up
Persian Fritillary (Fritillaria persica) On February 26, 2023 Potted up
Babiana On February 25, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a corm at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell as Crocus flavus.
Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) On February 25, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased baby bulbs at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Persian Fritillary (Fritillaria persica) On February 25, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased two seedlings at the AGS Vic Buy/Swap/Sell.
Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Lavender Shades) On February 24, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Suddenly declined and died over the past fortnight. Not sure of exact cause, but suspect a couple of hot, windy days did not help.
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Salmon Pink') On February 22, 2023 Potted up
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Bardot') On February 21, 2023 Potted up
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Coral Dawn') On February 21, 2023 Potted up
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Bardot') On February 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Savage Blossoms.
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Salmon Pink') On February 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from the hybridiser - Savage Blossoms.
Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Coral Dawn') On February 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from the hybridiser - Savage Blossoms.
Lobivia arachnacantha On February 21, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased the yellow form from Statement Plants.
Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis) On February 17, 2023 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coloursonic') On February 15, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coloursonic') On February 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Riverina Iris Farm.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Uptown Fashion') On February 15, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Uptown Fashion') On February 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Riverina Iris Farm.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') On February 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased a replacement from Riverina Iris Farm as all three pieces I brought with me bloomed out this season!
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Strut Your Stuff') On February 15, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Meet Me') On February 15, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Strut Your Stuff') On February 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Included as a bonus in an order from Riverina Iris Farm.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Meet Me') On February 15, 2023 Obtained plant
Included as a bonus in an order from Riverina Iris Farm.
Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum First Yellow®) On February 11, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Died of unknown cause.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On February 7, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant had finished blooming and was dying back; no offsets were produced, so it was removed from the garden. Seeds were collected.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Spendthrift') On February 6, 2023 Transplanted
Repositioned in the front garden.
Beardtongue (Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Plum Twist') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Olives and Umber') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ken Ware') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Chocolate Royale') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Best and Brightest') On February 3, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped pot contents into prepared spot in front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hills District') On February 1, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On February 1, 2023 Transplanted
Repositioned in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Game Plan') On February 1, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped the contents of the pot into a prepared location in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hindenburg') On February 1, 2023 Transplanted
Moved into a pot to keep a closer eye on it.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Slipped the pot contents into a prepared spot in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated in the front garden bed.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x agrippinum) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus goulimyi) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Fall Crocus (Crocus ochroleucus) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Spider Lily (Lycoris sprengeri) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
White Spider Lily (Lycoris x albiflora) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) On January 31, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ White) On January 30, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant had finished blooming and was dying back; no offsets were produced, so it was removed from the garden.
Fall Crocus (Crocus ochroleucus) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Autumn Crocus (Crocus goulimyi) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
False Autumn Crocus (Colchicum x agrippinum) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Spider Lily (Lycoris sprengeri) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
White Spider Lily (Lycoris x albiflora) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) On January 30, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Olives and Umber') On January 27, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Plum Twist') On January 27, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Plum Twist') On January 25, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Olives and Umber') On January 25, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Lily (Lilium African Lady) From January 11, 2023 to January 19, 2023 Bloomed
Five blooms.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') On January 8, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated to a different spot in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') On January 8, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated to a different spot in the front garden.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Sun and Snow') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Refiner's Fire') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'On the Web') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Lancer') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Dragon's Eye') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden in a dedicated bed for ABs.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Over the Blues') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Nordic Lover') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Haunted Heart') On January 6, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On January 6, 2023 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Haunted Heart') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'On the Web') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Dragon's Eye') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Sun and Snow') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Bonus included with my Smokin' Heights order.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Refiner's Fire') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Arilbred Iris (Iris 'Lancer') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Border Bearded Iris (Iris 'Absolute Cute') On January 5, 2023 Potted up
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Nosferatu') On January 5, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in front garden bed.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Bombay Sapphire') On January 5, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in front garden bed.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Bombay Sapphire') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Nosferatu') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Border Bearded Iris (Iris 'Absolute Cute') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On January 5, 2023 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Unfortunately did not like the spot in the new garden and seems to have rotted.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Reckless Abandon') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Nordic Lover') On January 5, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Smokin' Heights.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') On January 4, 2023 Transplanted
Move to a different spot in the garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') On January 4, 2023 Transplanted
Relocated in the front garden.
On December 30, 2022 Potted up
On December 29, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck as 'O'Mine'.
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') From December 28, 2022 to January 10, 2023 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium Harlequin) From December 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023 Bloomed
First two seedlings bloomed in the same pot.
Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) On December 24, 2022 Transplanted
Moved to garden bed. It has been struggling the past few years and the bulbs were small.
Nerine (Nerine undulata) On December 24, 2022 Transplanted
Moved to garden bed. Despite struggling over the past few years, it had bulked up this year and should flower again next season.
White Spider Lily (Lycoris x albiflora) On December 24, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Unfortunately died at some point in the last couple of years; noticed it didn't return in 2022.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On December 24, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Unfortunately died at some point in the last couple of years; noticed it didn't return in 2022.
Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) On December 24, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Unfortunately died at some point in the last couple of years; noticed it didn't return in 2022.
Naked Lady (Lycoris radiata) On December 24, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Unfortunately died at some point in the last couple of years; noticed it didn't return in 2022.
Lily (Lilium 'Iona') From December 18, 2022 to January 2, 2023 Bloomed
Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna) On December 17, 2022 Transplanted
Transplanted surviving bulbs into garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') From December 3, 2022 to December 13, 2022 Bloomed
Flowering stem produced 7 buds but unfortunately suffered a fungal attack.
Beardtongue (Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem') On December 2, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased as Penstemon 'Sour Grapes'.
Lily (Lilium 'Purple Marble') From November 30, 2022 to December 13, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ken Ware') On November 24, 2022 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Rococo Valley') On November 24, 2022 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ken Ware') On November 24, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Halcyon Iris & Daylily Farm.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Rococo Valley') On November 24, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Halcyon Iris & Daylily Farm.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') From November 18, 2022 to December 2, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On November 6, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Gave to a family member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On November 6, 2022 Potted up
Dug out of the garden bed and potted up for a family member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') On November 6, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Gave to a family member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') On November 6, 2022 Potted up
Dug out of the garden bed and potted up for a family member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Caloola') On November 4, 2022 Potted up
Potted up pending rearranging of front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Chocolate Royale') On November 4, 2022 Potted up
Potted up pending rearranging of front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Fairy Footsteps') On November 4, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Game Plan') From November 4, 2022 to November 14, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Over the Blues') From November 4, 2022 to November 10, 2022 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk from small potted plant.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Best and Brightest') On November 4, 2022 Potted up
Potted up pending rearranging of front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Fairy Footsteps') On November 3, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Best and Brightest') On November 3, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Caloola') On November 3, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Chocolate Royale') On November 3, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Species Iris (Iris chrysographes) From November 2, 2022 to January 8, 2023 Seeds germinated
Four of the five seeds germinated and produced leaves during this time.
From November 1, 2022 to November 9, 2022 Bloomed
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') From November 1, 2022 to December 5, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hindenburg') From October 27, 2022 to November 4, 2022 Bloomed
Bloomed with a short stalk and only a few flowers.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') From October 26, 2022 to November 15, 2022 Bloomed
On October 24, 2022 Bloomed
Last blooms were damaged by wild weather.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') From October 24, 2022 to November 4, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') From October 23, 2022 to October 30, 2022 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk.
From October 21, 2022 to November 3, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') From October 21, 2022 to November 8, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Spendthrift') From October 20, 2022 to November 4, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') From October 20, 2022 to November 9, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') From October 19, 2022 to November 2, 2022 Bloomed
From October 18, 2022 to November 7, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') From October 17, 2022 to October 27, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') From October 17, 2022 to November 8, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') From October 16, 2022 to November 8, 2022 Bloomed
First flowering since 2017. It had vastly improved since being planted in the new garden bed and produced a heavily branched stem with 6 sockets; 14 blooms total. 3 blooms were malformed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') From October 16, 2022 to November 9, 2022 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') From October 14, 2022 to October 25, 2022 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Edge') From October 13, 2022 to October 22, 2022 Bloomed
Two bloom stalks.
On October 11, 2022 Bloomed
First flowering. Top of bloom stalk was broken off, so only had 3 blooms from the lowest socket.
Lily (Lilium candidum) On October 11, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased two seedlings in small pots from The Diggers Club, as the bulb from Cam Lilies was mislabelled and my seed-grown ones did not return in 2021.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From October 7, 2022 to October 28, 2022 Bloomed
Single bloom stalk.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') From October 6, 2022 to October 20, 2022 Bloomed
Sporadic blooms during October.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On October 4, 2022 Plant emerged
Largest bulb emerged - first season in new garden bed.
From October 3, 2022 to October 30, 2022 Bloomed
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ace of Clubs') From September 27, 2022 to October 2, 2022 Bloomed
Very small pieces bloomed with just a few flowers.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') From September 26, 2022 to October 14, 2022 Bloomed
From September 26, 2022 to October 22, 2022 Bloomed
End date is an estimate only. Didn't count the bloom stalks this year.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac n' Ice') From September 24, 2022 to September 30, 2022 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') From September 20, 2022 to October 3, 2022 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') From September 20, 2022 to October 5, 2022 Plant emerged
Dahlia 'Tiger Bey' On September 12, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Express.
Dahlia 'Golden Nugget' On September 12, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Express.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On September 12, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On September 12, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased three bulbs from Garden Express.
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') On September 12, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden. All three bulbs had already begun to send up a stem.
Lily (Lilium 'Hotel California') On September 12, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased 3 bulbs from Garden Express.
Lily (Lilium 'Purple Marble') On September 10, 2022 Plant emerged
Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum First Yellow®) On August 31, 2022 Obtained plant
Lily (Lilium African Lady) On August 30, 2022 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Iona') On August 30, 2022 Potted up
Lily (Lilium African Lady) On August 30, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Iona') On August 30, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On August 30, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden bed. Bulbs had not started nosing yet.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On August 30, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') From August 25, 2022 to November 8, 2022 Bloomed
It produced three bloom stalks sporadically throughout spring and one piece bloomed out. Not normal flowering behaviour!
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac n' Ice') On August 21, 2022 Transplanted
Swapped from one garden bed to another.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Dark Passion') On August 21, 2022 Transplanted
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') On August 21, 2022 Transplanted
Ivy-Leaf Violet (Viola hederacea) On July 22, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On July 22, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ Lavender) On July 22, 2022 Transplanted
Repositioned in the front garden.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ White) On July 22, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Ivy-Leaf Violet (Viola hederacea) On July 21, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased two plants from Alowyn Gardens.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple') On July 21, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Alowyn Gardens.
Foxglove (Digitalis Debutante™ White) On July 21, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Alowyn Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Purple Marble') On July 9, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased a two-pack from Bunnings - Yarra Valley Bulbs stock.
Yellow Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium patagonicum) On July 2, 2022 Seeds sown
Sown a little late for my zone, but we'll see what happens.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') On June 19, 2022 Transplanted
Moved to front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On June 19, 2022 Transplanted
Moved to front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') On June 19, 2022 Transplanted
Moved to front garden bed.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') On June 18, 2022 Transplanted
Moved from planter box into front garden bed.
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') On June 12, 2022 Transplanted
Moved into front garden bed. Plenty of small bulbs!
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 11, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Last var. dauvagense seedling had disappeared from its planter. Probably rotted from all the rain we've had.
Regal Lily (Lilium regale) On June 9, 2022 Potted up
Planted in a mixture suitable for L. candidum, as the mislabelling wasn't clear at the time.
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) On June 9, 2022 Potted up
Testing a new medium using 1/5 sand, 1/5 THG perlite & vermiculite, 1/5 regular potting mix, 2/5 Seasol compost.
Regal Lily (Lilium regale) On June 8, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased a bulb from Cam Lilies mislabelled as L. candidum.
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) On June 8, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased a pack of 5 bulblets from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') On May 29, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant did not emerge in 2021. Emptied out the pot today and found nothing.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') On May 29, 2022 Transplanted
Moved from pot into garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cupid's Wish') On May 9, 2022 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Game Plan') On May 9, 2022 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Game Plan') On May 9, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cupid's Wish') On May 9, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ace of Clubs') On May 9, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ace of Clubs') On May 9, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Edge') On May 9, 2022 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Edge') On May 9, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Ferndale Iris & Daylily Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On May 4, 2022 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Had to destroy it due to viral symptoms, sadly.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On May 1, 2022 Entered Dormancy
Surviving var. dauvagense seedling still extant early 2022 and went dormant around early May.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac n' Ice') On March 20, 2022 Transplanted
Move from pots to garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') On March 1, 2022 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') From January 22, 2022 to February 7, 2022 Bloomed
Produced three flowering stems.
Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis) On January 12, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from a cacti seller on eBay.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Over the Blues') On December 29, 2021 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sultan's Daughter') On December 29, 2021 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Moved to a temporary location in our new front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hills District') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hindenburg') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ruby Torch') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Scarlet Embers') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Moved to a temporary location in our new front garden.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') On December 27, 2021 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') On December 13, 2021 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') On December 12, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') On December 12, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Feminist') On December 12, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Grew poorly and seems to have disappeared this season.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On December 12, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Disposed of due to viral symptoms.
On December 12, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for the 2021-2022 season; emptied pot today and found the bulb was gone.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') On December 11, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On December 11, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') On December 11, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') On December 11, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On December 4, 2021 Bloomed
One of the surviving bulbs bloomed with two flowers.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') From December 3, 2021 to December 15, 2021 Bloomed
Bloomed - didn't record bud count or exact end date.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From December 3, 2021 to December 20, 2021 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On December 3, 2021 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') On December 2, 2021 Bloomed
Thought I had lost this, but it bloomed again after a few years! A small bulblet must have survived.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') On November 22, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Lily (Lilium 'Exuberant') On November 22, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Lily (Lilium 'Corsage') On November 22, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Destroyed due to potential viral symptoms.
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On November 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for Spring 2021.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Charm') On November 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Destroyed due to possible viral symptoms.
On November 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for Spring 2021.
On November 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for Spring 2021.
Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis) From November 13, 2021 to November 15, 2021 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On November 8, 2021 Bloomed
Not sure when it finished flowering.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') From November 2, 2021 to November 13, 2021 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On October 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Destroyed bulbs in pot due to appearing ill, possibly virused. To my surprise, I found one had survived in the garden bed later on and appears healthy.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') On October 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Destroyed due to appearing ill, possibly virused.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On October 16, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Found bulb had rotted over winter.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') From October 15, 2021 to November 16, 2021 Bloomed
Long bloom period due to having two groups in different parts of the garden. The second one started just as the first lot finished.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') From October 12, 2021 to November 9, 2021 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') From October 12, 2021 to November 3, 2021 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') From October 4, 2021 to October 19, 2021 Bloomed
End date for blooming is not certain.
From October 2, 2021 to November 1, 2021 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') From October 1, 2021 to October 13, 2021 Bloomed
On September 21, 2021 Bloomed
Not sure when it finished flowering.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') From September 21, 2021 to October 13, 2021 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From September 18, 2021 to October 16, 2021 Bloomed
From September 8, 2021 to October 16, 2021 Bloomed
Ten stalks, most with four sockets and one with five. Most had two buds per socket, with the occasional three.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Charm') From September 2, 2021 to September 9, 2021 Plant emerged
On July 25, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
On July 25, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
On July 25, 2021 Transplanted
Transplanted to the garden bed at our new house.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lilac n' Ice') On March 28, 2021 Obtained plant
Purchased two pieces from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) On February 27, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Purple form has died.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') From February 24, 2021 to March 10, 2021 Bloomed
Off-season bloom due to mild summer. Did not bloom in Spring 2020.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') On February 21, 2021 Potted up
It was declining in the garden bed, so I moved it to a self-watering pot.
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') From February 7, 2021 to November 21, 2021 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Two of the three bulbs died in February. The third one emerged this Spring and exhibited a few viral symptoms in the foliage, so was destroyed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hindenburg') On February 6, 2021 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Spendthrift') On February 6, 2021 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') From January 21, 2021 to February 6, 2021 Bloomed
From December 19, 2020 to December 29, 2020 Bloomed
Two blooms on first flowering.
From December 4, 2020 to December 26, 2020 Bloomed
Four blooms on first flowering, which opened sequentially.
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') From December 2, 2020 to December 13, 2020 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') From November 28, 2020 to December 14, 2020 Bloomed
Exhibited viral symptoms in a few blooms.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From November 28, 2020 to December 6, 2020 Bloomed
From November 21, 2020 to December 25, 2020 Bloomed
Single stalk with three sockets and three buds per socket on first blooming.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Charm') From November 11, 2020 to December 13, 2020 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') From November 11, 2020 to November 21, 2020 Bloomed
Bloomed with 13 flowers.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') From November 9, 2020 to November 18, 2020 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ruby Torch') On November 2, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased from Iris Splendour.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Love the Sun') On November 2, 2020 Obtained plant
Included as a gift from Iris Splendour.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Finalist') On October 29, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant slowly dwindled away and vanished. Don't know exactly when it disappeared.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lording It') On October 24, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased from an eBay seller.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') From October 16, 2020 to October 31, 2020 Bloomed
From October 4, 2020 to October 20, 2020 Bloomed
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') From September 30, 2020 to October 3, 2020 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') From September 29, 2020 to October 16, 2020 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') From September 27, 2020 to October 24, 2020 Bloomed
From September 26, 2020 to October 20, 2020 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') From September 25, 2020 to October 8, 2020 Bloomed
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) From September 20, 2020 to October 3, 2020 Bloomed
Yellow form.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From September 20, 2020 to October 21, 2020 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Tall Boy') From September 16, 2020 to September 19, 2020 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') From September 14, 2020 to October 5, 2020 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium Harlequin) From September 12, 2020 to October 1, 2020 Seeds germinated
22 seedlings emerged.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') From September 10, 2020 to October 4, 2020 Bloomed
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) From September 9, 2020 to September 14, 2020 Bloomed
Purple form.
On September 4, 2020 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium davidii) On September 1, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Seedlings never returned for 2020-2021 season.
On August 27, 2020 Plant emerged
From August 26, 2020 to September 18, 2020 Bloomed
Single stalk with three sockets and two buds per socket on first blooming.
Lily (Lilium Harlequin) On August 1, 2020 Seeds sown
Started 35 seeds from the modern Harlequin strain in a pot.
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) From July 16, 2020 to August 29, 2020 Bloomed
Seven bloom stalks. Two open-pollinated by insects.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Charm') On June 18, 2020 Potted up
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On June 17, 2020 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') On June 17, 2020 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Corsage') On June 17, 2020 Potted up
On June 17, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never came back up. Doesn't seem to last in pots.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On June 16, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased a few more bulbs from VDQB.
Lily (Lilium 'Pink Giant') On June 16, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Charm') On June 16, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB.
Lily (Lilium 'Corsage') On June 16, 2020 Obtained plant
Purchased from VDQB.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On May 16, 2020 Transplanted
One bulb left.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On May 16, 2020 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') On May 16, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Didn't return after 2017 season.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') On May 16, 2020 Transplanted
Divided and repotted. Didn't bloom last season, but did produce a number of stem bulblets and there were now 3 flowering-size bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') On May 16, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never returned. Only lasted one season here.
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On May 16, 2020 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never returned. Clearly it does not like my conditions.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On May 12, 2020 Transplanted
Was slowly declining in the garden bed (down to 2 bulbs). Transferred into a pot with 'Pearl Jennifer'.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') On May 12, 2020 Transplanted
Was slowly declining in the garden bed (down to 1 bulb), so transferred back to a pot in a better location.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On May 12, 2020 Transplanted
Was doing even worse in the garden (declined to 1 bulb). Moved back to a pot in a better position.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On May 12, 2020 Transplanted
On May 3, 2020 Transplanted
Transplanted from seedling tub to garden bed.
On May 3, 2020 Obtained plant
Transplanted from seedling tub to garden bed.
On May 3, 2020 Transplanted
Transplanted from seedling tub to garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On May 2, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') On May 2, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') On May 2, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') On May 2, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
On May 2, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') On April 27, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') On April 27, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') On April 27, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
On April 27, 2020 Transplanted
Moved to a different location in the garden bed.
On April 24, 2020 Transplanted
On April 24, 2020 Transplanted
On February 29, 2020 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') From February 6, 2020 to February 15, 2020 Bloomed
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) On January 18, 2020 Transplanted
Split them up into two lots in different pots.
On January 12, 2020 Bloomed
Not sure when the flowers finished this year.
From January 1, 2020 to January 31, 2020 Entered Dormancy
Approximate dates only.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') From December 21, 2019 to December 26, 2019 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On December 20, 2019 Bloomed
Stem was badly damaged by something just before the buds opened. Flowers would have opened on this day.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') On December 18, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for 2018 or 2019 seasons.
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') On December 17, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Did not return for 2018 or 2019 season.
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') On December 17, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never came up for 2019-2020 season.
Lily (Lilium 'Night Flyer') On December 17, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Never came up for 2019-2020 season.
From December 3, 2019 to December 29, 2019 Bloomed
18 blooms on the one stem!
From November 27, 2019 to December 2, 2019 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') From November 24, 2019 to December 16, 2019 Bloomed
Finally got it to flower with 8 flowers.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Scarlet Embers') From October 30, 2019 to November 18, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hills District') From October 23, 2019 to November 7, 2019 Bloomed
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) On October 21, 2019 Fruit Ripened
Insect-pollinated seed pods dehiscenced.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') From October 19, 2019 to October 25, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Daring Deception') From October 19, 2019 to October 29, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') From October 13, 2019 to October 25, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') From October 6, 2019 to October 28, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') From October 6, 2019 to October 13, 2019 Bloomed
Species Lily (Lilium wardii) On October 1, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Bulb never emerged. Probably rotted through winter.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') From September 27, 2019 to October 7, 2019 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') From September 26, 2019 to October 27, 2019 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On September 24, 2019 Plant emerged
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) From September 21, 2019 to September 23, 2019 Bloomed
Yellow form.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From September 20, 2019 to October 11, 2019 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On September 20, 2019 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') On September 16, 2019 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') On September 14, 2019 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') On September 14, 2019 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On September 14, 2019 Plant emerged
From September 10, 2019 to September 14, 2019 Plant emerged
From September 9, 2019 to September 14, 2019 Plant emerged
Baby stem came up first, followed by the main stem.
Lily (Lilium amabile) On September 1, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Seedlings never emerged for 2019-2020 season.
Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) On September 1, 2019 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Seedlings never emerged for 2019-2020 season.
On August 5, 2019 Plant emerged
Most mature seedling emerged today. There might be a couple of others that survived.
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) From July 28, 2019 to August 24, 2019 Bloomed
Three bloom stalks.
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') On May 18, 2019 Miscellaneous Event
Dug bulbs to give away, as wasn't keen on the way the colour faded.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On May 18, 2019 Transplanted
Moved from tub to garden bed.
From May 4, 2019 to May 25, 2019 Entered Dormancy
Sierra Fawnlily (Erythronium multiscapideum Cliftonii Group) On March 30, 2019 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Tuolumne Fawn lily (Erythronium tuolumnense) On March 30, 2019 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Species Lily (Lilium wardii) On March 30, 2019 Obtained plant
Seem to have killed both previous bulbs. Bought another from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) From March 27, 2019 to April 10, 2019 Plant emerged
Approx. half a dozen plants.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') From January 14, 2019 to January 23, 2019 Bloomed
Last bloom cooked in the heat, otherwise would have flowered for longer.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hills District') On January 11, 2019 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hills District') On January 11, 2019 Obtained plant
Received today from Sunshine Iris Nursery - replacement for incorrect 'Qualified'.
On January 1, 2019 Seeds sown
On January 1, 2019 Seeds sown
On January 1, 2019 Seeds sown
From December 25, 2018 to January 5, 2019 Bloomed
From December 21, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Bloomed
Four blooms.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On December 19, 2018 Bloomed
Started flowering on this date; not sure when it finished.
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') From December 13, 2018 to December 18, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') From December 2, 2018 to December 30, 2018 Bloomed
Long bloom period as plants were in two separate spots and the second lot started flowering as the first was finishing.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') On November 30, 2018 Miscellaneous Event
Buds blasted and failed to bloom.
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') From November 29, 2018 to December 10, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') From November 24, 2018 to December 14, 2018 Bloomed
Lot of flowers on a fasciated stem.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') From November 20, 2018 to December 6, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Certain Magic') On November 19, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Sold.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Explicit') On November 19, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Sold.
Lily (Lilium 'Night Flyer') From November 17, 2018 to December 10, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Storm Song') On November 10, 2018 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Daring Deception') On November 10, 2018 Transplanted
From November 9, 2018 to November 11, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') From November 9, 2018 to November 12, 2018 Transplanted
From November 8, 2018 to November 11, 2018 Transplanted
From November 8, 2018 to November 11, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') From November 6, 2018 to November 17, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Dark Passion') From November 3, 2018 to November 17, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') From October 25, 2018 to October 31, 2018 Plant emerged
Produced two stems.
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') On October 25, 2018 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') From October 20, 2018 to November 10, 2018 Bloomed
From October 18, 2018 to November 1, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') From October 16, 2018 to October 25, 2018 Bloomed
From October 15, 2018 to October 30, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Certain Magic') From October 15, 2018 to October 20, 2018 Bloomed
From October 13, 2018 to November 8, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') From October 13, 2018 to October 26, 2018 Bloomed
From October 12, 2018 to October 28, 2018 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Explicit') From October 10, 2018 to October 26, 2018 Bloomed
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') From October 8, 2018 to October 26, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') On October 6, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Lila Favourit') From October 5, 2018 to October 23, 2018 Plant emerged
Baby bulb came up first; mature bulb almost a few weeks later.
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On October 2, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye) From October 2, 2018 to October 16, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Exuberant') On October 2, 2018 Plant emerged
Single stem.
On September 27, 2018 Plant emerged
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) From September 27, 2018 to September 28, 2018 Bloomed
Yellow form.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') From September 26, 2018 to October 14, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On September 23, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Night Flyer') From September 17, 2018 to September 18, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') From September 12, 2018 to October 20, 2018 Plant emerged
Bulb in garden bed - full sun - came up first; bulb in pot - partial sun - came up much later.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On September 9, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') From September 9, 2018 to September 12, 2018 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') From September 9, 2018 to October 11, 2018 Bloomed
On September 7, 2018 Plant emerged
All bulbs came up on the same day.
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On September 7, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium davidii) From September 6, 2018 to September 20, 2018 Plant emerged
Two seedlings have returned for the second year.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From September 2, 2018 to September 16, 2018 Plant emerged
Greenhood Orchid (Pterostylis) From September 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018 Bloomed
Rough dates only. Single bloom stalk in flower during September.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) From August 16, 2018 to September 15, 2018 Plant emerged
Three seedlings emerged.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') On August 16, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') On August 4, 2018 Plant emerged
Two new stems. The one from March died back in Oct/Nov.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) On June 30, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Last two seedlings died.
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On June 4, 2018 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Scarlet Delight') On June 4, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lambley Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On June 4, 2018 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Rosella's Dream') On June 4, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lambley Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Night Flyer') On June 4, 2018 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Night Flyer') On June 4, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lambley Nursery.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') On June 2, 2018 Transplanted
Transplanted from pot to garden bed. All three bulbs still present, though two had not gotten any larger, plus several stem bulblets.
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') On June 2, 2018 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') On June 2, 2018 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On June 2, 2018 Potted up
Species Lily (Lilium wardii) On June 2, 2018 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') On June 2, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Checked the pot and found all bulbs were gone. They never came up after being repotted.
Lily (Lilium 'Terracotta Warrior') On June 1, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium 'Remine') On June 1, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium 'Christmas Rose') On June 1, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Species Lily (Lilium wardii) On June 1, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On May 27, 2018 Transplanted
Moved to garden bed. Wasn't doing well in a pot.
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') On April 29, 2018 Transplanted
On April 29, 2018 Transplanted
Repotted into a larger pot. It had a massive root system.
African Iris (Dietes bicolor) On April 28, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Gardenworld.
Nerine (Nerine undulata) From April 19, 2018 to April 30, 2018 Bloomed
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) On April 1, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Both stems collapsed and the bulbs rotted.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On April 1, 2018 Potted up
Four var. dauvagense seedlings.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) On April 1, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
All seedlings have died - container went mouldy during vernalisation. Will have to try again.
Lily (Lilium amabile) On March 30, 2018 Potted up
Potted up surviving type seedlings. No losses in fridge.
Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) On March 30, 2018 Potted up
Species Iris (Iris pumila subsp. attica) On March 27, 2018 Obtained plant
Received both colour forms as a substitute for Iris bicapitata from Hill View Rare Plants.
Fritillaria x spetsiotica On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Fritillaria rhodocanakis On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Fritillaria graeca On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Fritillary (Fritillaria michailovskyi) On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Fritillaria conica On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Henderson's Fawn Lily (Erythronium hendersonii) On March 27, 2018 Potted up
Fritillaria x spetsiotica On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Fritillaria rhodocanakis On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Fritillaria graeca On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Fritillary (Fritillaria michailovskyi) On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Fritillaria conica On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Henderson's Fawn Lily (Erythronium hendersonii) On March 26, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Hill View Rare Plants.
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From March 17, 2018 to April 14, 2018 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') From March 17, 2018 to April 14, 2018 Entered Dormancy
From March 17, 2018 to March 31, 2018 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') On March 10, 2018 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium pumilum 'Golden Gleam') From February 18, 2018 to February 28, 2018 Seeds germinated
Two seedlings emerged, to my surprise.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From February 17, 2018 to March 6, 2018 Entered Dormancy
Approx. dates only.
Lily (Lilium candidum) On February 11, 2018 Potted up
Carefully slip repotted into a much larger pot, as some seedlings were breaking dormancy; only disturbed one bulb.
Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna) From February 10, 2018 to February 22, 2018 Bloomed
A single bulb - different to last year - sent up a bloom stalk.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On January 13, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Scarlet Embers') On January 13, 2018 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') On January 13, 2018 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') On January 13, 2018 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Tiger Butter') On January 11, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Sunshine Iris Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ocelot') On January 11, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Sunshine Iris Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Going Home') On January 11, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Sunshine Iris Nursery, thinking it was 'Qualified'. Turns out they'd been supplied the wrong cultivar and they offered a replacement as a result.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Scarlet Embers') On January 11, 2018 Obtained plant
Purchased from Sunshine Iris Nursery.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') On December 30, 2017 Transplanted
Planted in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Finalist') On December 30, 2017 Transplanted
Planted in the garden bed.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Feminist') On December 30, 2017 Transplanted
Planted in the garden bed.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') On December 30, 2017 Transplanted
Moved to another spot in the garden to make space for new acquisitions.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Finalist') On December 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Feminist') On December 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Lady Friend') On December 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
Butterfly Iris (Dietes grandiflora) On December 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Given to me as a Christmas present.
African Iris (Dietes bicolor) On December 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Given to me as a Christmas present (mislabelled as Dietes iridioides).
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From December 22, 2017 to December 30, 2017 Bloomed
From December 20, 2017 to January 10, 2018 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Lila Favourit') From December 19, 2017 to December 25, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From December 17, 2017 to December 21, 2017 Bloomed
Only one stem flowered.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') From December 13, 2017 to December 16, 2017 Bloomed
From December 6, 2017 to December 14, 2017 Bloomed
Two blooms on a short stem. Pretty much the same as last year.
Lily (Lilium 'Dawn Star') From December 5, 2017 to December 17, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium candidum) From December 4, 2017 to January 24, 2018 Entered Dormancy
6 of the 7 surviving seedlings went dormant at different times during this period.
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') From December 2, 2017 to December 24, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') From December 1, 2017 to December 9, 2017 Bloomed
Two blooms from one stem only.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From December 1, 2017 to April 1, 2018 Winterized
Vernalised var. dauvagense in the fridge. Probably should have taken them out a few weeks ago, as one of the seedlings had just started to break dormancy.
Lily (Lilium 'Patricia's Pride') From December 1, 2017 to December 21, 2017 Bloomed
From November 29, 2017 to December 6, 2017 Bloomed
Two blooms from a single stem. Third bud blasted.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) From November 27, 2017 to December 6, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Barbara My Love') On November 27, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Sold.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On November 26, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
var. album seedling has collapsed in the last day or two. May have been due to the unseasonally hot weather and thunderstorms this past week.
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On November 25, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Seedling keeled over. Suspect unseasonal heat in November may have killed it. Waiting to see if it returns.
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') From November 24, 2017 to December 12, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium hansonii) From November 23, 2017 to December 23, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
One by one the seedlings have died back. Suspect the unseasonal heat in late November.
Lily (Lilium amabile) From November 18, 2017 to March 30, 2018 Winterized
Placed species type in the fridge to vernalise.
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') From November 16, 2017 to November 20, 2017 Bloomed
Single, small bloom from one stem only. Other buds blasted. Plants weren't as large as last year, probably due to my poor choice of mix.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye) From November 15, 2017 to November 29, 2017 Bloomed
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On November 13, 2017 Maintenance performed
Disbudded the var. albiflorum ex Lake Nurseries, as something had damaged the lower whorl of leaves. The Tesselaar bulb was too small after blooming earlier in the year.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') From November 10, 2017 to November 18, 2017 Plant emerged
4 stems again.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') From November 6, 2017 to November 15, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Explicit') From November 5, 2017 to November 15, 2017 Bloomed
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) From November 5, 2017 to November 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Both bulbs emerged at the same time.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') From October 31, 2017 to November 14, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') From October 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017 Bloomed
From October 30, 2017 to November 15, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Certain Magic') From October 28, 2017 to November 9, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') From October 27, 2017 to November 6, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Barbara My Love') From October 25, 2017 to November 6, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') From October 24, 2017 to November 5, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') From October 23, 2017 to November 9, 2017 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Handshake') On October 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from a roadside stall at Yarck.
On October 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Bronzie's Iris in Yarck.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') From October 19, 2017 to November 2, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') From October 19, 2017 to October 28, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') From October 19, 2017 to October 27, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Daring Deception') From October 19, 2017 to November 4, 2017 Bloomed
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') From October 18, 2017 to November 16, 2017 Bloomed
Long bloom period due to having two groups in different parts of the garden. The second one started just as the first lot finished.
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') On October 8, 2017 Plant emerged
On October 6, 2017 Plant emerged
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On October 2, 2017 Plant emerged
var. album seedling.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From October 2, 2017 to October 17, 2017 Plant emerged
var. albiflorum.
Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) From October 2, 2017 to March 30, 2018 Winterized
Stored in fridge to vernalise, then waited until brunt of summer heat had passed. Seedlings had just started to produce a leaf - whilst still in the fridge - when retrieved.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') From October 1, 2017 to October 20, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium hansonii) From October 1, 2017 to October 9, 2017 Plant emerged
Four seedlings sent up true leaves.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') From September 30, 2017 to October 7, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Dawn Star') From September 30, 2017 to October 20, 2017 Plant emerged
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On September 29, 2017 Plant emerged
On September 28, 2017 Plant emerged
Trout Lily (Erythronium revolutum 'Rose Beauty') From September 27, 2017 to October 3, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Patricia's Pride') From September 24, 2017 to October 3, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From September 24, 2017 to October 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') From September 23, 2017 to October 18, 2017 Bloomed
Fire Lily (Clivia miniata) On September 23, 2017 Transplanted
Repotted today in Orchid mix as an experiment to see if it will do better than in soil.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From September 22, 2017 to October 2, 2017 Plant emerged
On September 22, 2017 Plant emerged
Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') From September 20, 2017 to September 23, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On September 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Clivia Lily (Clivia miniata 'Towards White') On September 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased direct from The Diggers Club.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) From September 16, 2017 to October 9, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Lila Favourit') From September 16, 2017 to October 12, 2017 Plant emerged
Baby bulb came up first; mature bulb almost a month later.
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') From September 16, 2017 to September 22, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') From September 16, 2017 to September 24, 2017 Plant emerged
From September 16, 2017 to September 26, 2017 Plant emerged
Four stems - one bulb has double-nosed.
Lily (Lilium 'Exuberant') On September 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Only one of the two bulbs came up.
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') From September 12, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) From September 10, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Two seedlings have sent up a leaf so far.
Lily (Lilium davidii) On September 7, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted contents of ziplock bag as a single lump of media into a small planter.
From September 2, 2017 to September 23, 2017 Plant emerged
All five seedlings have emerged.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye) From August 30, 2017 to September 11, 2017 Plant emerged
Two of the three bulbs double-nosed.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') From August 30, 2017 to September 25, 2017 Plant emerged
Appears to have triple-nosed this year; two smaller stems came up first, followed by one larger one.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') From August 28, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Three stems from the original bulbs and five stem bulblets - the stem bulblets came up first.
Lily (Lilium monadelphum) On August 24, 2017 Winterized
Placed in the fridge to vernalise.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') From August 24, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From August 24, 2017 to September 4, 2017 Plant emerged
All three bulbs have sent up stems (one double-nosed) and have emerged overnight. Five stem bulblets emerged in the following week.
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') From August 18, 2017 to October 20, 2017 Plant emerged
From August 16, 2017 to September 3, 2017 Seeds germinated
Lily (Lilium 'Lila Favourit') On August 13, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye) On August 13, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Patricia's Pride') On August 13, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium davidii) From August 9, 2017 to August 24, 2017 Seeds germinated
7 seeds germinated.
Lily (Lilium 'Lila Favourit') On August 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Garden Liliums.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye) On August 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Garden Liliums.
Lily (Lilium 'Patricia's Pride') On August 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Garden Liliums.
On August 4, 2017 Seeds sown
Species Lily (Lilium taliense) On August 4, 2017 Seeds sown
Sowed more seeds from the same lot; none germinated last year.
On August 4, 2017 Seeds sown
On August 4, 2017 Seeds sown
Lily (Lilium pumilum 'Golden Gleam') On July 29, 2017 Seeds sown
Started 10 more seeds from the same lot - none of the previous ones emerged.
Lily (Lilium davidii) On July 29, 2017 Seeds sown
Started 12 seeds in a ziplock bag.
On July 18, 2017 Potted up
On July 18, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On July 18, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Dawn Star') On July 18, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On July 18, 2017 Potted up
On July 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens, fully aware that the ID was incorrect.
On July 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased again from Golden Ray Gardens - giving it one more chance.
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On July 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased again from Golden Ray Gardens. Giving it one more go.
Lily (Lilium 'Dawn Star') On July 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Apricot Supreme') On July 17, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
On July 1, 2017 Transplanted
Repotted into a large pot with better media. Five surviving seedlings at this time.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') On June 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Certain Magic') On June 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Explicit') On June 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') On June 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') On June 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Certain Magic') On June 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Species Lily (Lilium pomponium) On June 29, 2017 Seeds sown
Started 6 seeds received from the SRGC seed exchange.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Whisper Her Name') On June 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Saffron Drift') On June 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Frostfall') On June 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Explicit') On June 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Lily (Lilium hansonii) From June 24, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Winterized
Placed in the fridge to vernalise.
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) From June 24, 2017 to September 16, 2017 Winterized
Placed in the fridge to vernalise.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 16, 2017 Transplanted
Something went amiss with the seed-raising bags, as only one of the 9 var. album seedlings survived to transplant.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) On June 11, 2017 Transplanted
Found that the last two seedlings were still alive when emptying out the planter. Replanted the two tiny bulblets in better medium.
Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) From June 9, 2017 to July 27, 2017 Seeds germinated
80% germination.
Lily (Lilium jankae) On June 9, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
No seeds ever germinated. All slowly went dark and disappeared. Suspect they may not have been viable.
Lily (Lilium carniolicum) On June 9, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
No seeds ever germinated. All slowly went dark and disappeared. Suspect they may not have been viable.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') On June 7, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Exuberant') On June 7, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Exuberant') On June 7, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium 'Penghana') On June 7, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Cam Lilies.
Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) On May 30, 2017 Seeds sown
Second attempt with seed from my original purchase.
Species Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. wigginsii) On May 30, 2017 Seeds sown
Second attempt with seed from lot 93-218.
Naked Lady (Lycoris radiata) On May 24, 2017 Potted up
Naked Lady (Lycoris radiata) On May 24, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Australian Bulb Co.
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) On May 24, 2017 Potted up
Nepal Lily (Lilium nepalense) On May 24, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased two bulbs from the Australian Bulb Co.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) On May 23, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted all surviving seedlings - 7 small bulblets - from seed-raising bag into a pot with fresh media.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From May 22, 2017 to June 8, 2017 Entered Dormancy
var. albiflorum.
Lily (Lilium martagon var. pilosiusculum) On May 20, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
First batch of seed failed - all went dark and disappeared. Suspect seed may not be viable. Will try again with the remainder.
Lily (Lilium bulbiferum) On May 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 97-101, donated by Darm Crook. Intraspecific mix of varieties.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On May 20, 2017 Plant emerged
One var. dauvagense seedling sent up a leaf.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) From May 19, 2017 to May 31, 2017 Entered Dormancy
At least one of the seedlings appears to have died; suspect moisture level issues.
Lily (Lilium akkusianum) From May 9, 2017 to June 9, 2017 Seeds germinated
4 seeds germinated.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) From May 6, 2017 to May 22, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From May 4, 2017 to May 16, 2017 Seeds germinated
4 var. dauvagense seeds germinated.
From May 1, 2017 to May 19, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') From April 29, 2017 to May 8, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium monadelphum) From April 28, 2017 to May 24, 2017 Seeds germinated
85% germination rate.
Lily (Lilium columbianum) On April 26, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Disposed of the remainder of seeds from Discovery Bulbs and Seeds. All failed to germinate and slowly went dark and disappeared.
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') On April 25, 2017 Maintenance performed
Dug up one bulb to give away and found that one bulb had disintegrated, leaving lots of scales - bagged these up to try to propagate it. Divided the double-nosed bulb and replanted in fresh media.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On April 25, 2017 Transplanted
On April 25, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Found that the bulb was completely gone. The stems had died back somewhat earlier than the others, so I suspect it is more susceptible to moisture.
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On April 25, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Bulb never emerged and was completely gone when inspecting the contents of the pot today; suspect it died and decomposed soon after planting last year.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On April 24, 2017 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On April 22, 2017 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Red Life') On April 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased a pack of 3 bulbs from Drewitt's Bulbs at the Tesselaar Gardening Expo.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Barbara My Love') On April 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tempo Two at the Tesselaar Gardening Expo.
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') From April 20, 2017 to May 6, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) From April 16, 2017 to April 22, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From April 15, 2017 to April 11, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium hansonii) From April 8, 2017 to April 15, 2017 Seeds germinated
100% germination!
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From April 4, 2017 to April 20, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') From March 30, 2017 to April 11, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium monadelphum) On March 28, 2017 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 96-138, donated by Darm Crook.
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') From March 28, 2017 to April 13, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) On March 28, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
All seed failed to germinate and disappeared. Suspect they may not have been viable to start with.
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On March 27, 2017 Seeds germinated
Only one seed out of the eight germinated.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From March 22, 2017 to April 10, 2017 Bloomed
var. albiflorum - 7 blooms from the Tesselaar bulb. Disbudded the Lake Nurseries bulb.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) From March 22, 2017 to March 24, 2017 Plant emerged
All eight DH seedlings have broken dormancy and sent up their first true leaf. Growing quite quickly.
Lily (Lilium cernuum) From March 21, 2017 to March 24, 2017 Seeds germinated
100% germination.
Lily (Lilium amabile) From March 21, 2017 to March 23, 2017 Seeds germinated
100% germination of type seeds and 50% germination of var. luteum.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') From March 16, 2017 to April 7, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium cernuum) On March 12, 2017 Seeds sown
Started seeds given to me by Paul Rumkorf.
Lily (Lilium amabile) On March 12, 2017 Seeds sown
Started seeds from the species type - from Paul Rumkorf - and var. luteum - from the Lily Garden.
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') From March 10, 2017 to April 1, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Species Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. wigginsii) On March 9, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Managed to kill all the seedlings from my first attempt.
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') From March 9, 2017 to April 14, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') From March 9, 2017 to March 26, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) On March 8, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted the seedlings from the container into a pot. Found only 3 bulblets. Problem may have been a lack of moisture.
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') From March 7, 2017 to March 22, 2017 Entered Dormancy
From March 5, 2017 to March 30, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From March 4, 2017 to March 23, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium jankae) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started eight seeds received in SRGC seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium carniolicum) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started seven seeds received in SRGC seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium akkusianum) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started six seeds received in SRGC seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium hansonii) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started eight seeds received in SRGC seed exchange.
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started remainder of seeds obtained from SRGC seed exchange.
Lily (Lilium martagon var. pilosiusculum) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started 6 seeds purchased from Trillium.no.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On February 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Started 5 var. dauvagense seeds.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From February 25, 2017 to March 6, 2017 Plant emerged
var. albiflorum - Tesselaar bulb first, then the Lake Nurseries bulb.
Lily (Lilium japonicum) On February 24, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Seedling abruptly collapsed.
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On February 23, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
First lot of seeds all went mouldy. Suspect issue with media.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') From February 20, 2017 to April 1, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) On February 20, 2017 Entered Dormancy
All five seedlings abruptly collapsed.
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') From February 17, 2017 to April 16, 2017 Entered Dormancy
Species Lily (Lilium ledebourii) On February 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Obtained seeds from the SRGC seed exchange. Started half.
Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna) From February 10, 2017 to February 22, 2017 Bloomed
A single bulb sent up a bloom stalk.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) From February 2, 2017 to February 12, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium japonicum) On February 2, 2017 Plant emerged
One of the two bulblets sent up a leaf.
Lily (Lilium candidum) From January 31, 2017 to February 21, 2017 Plant emerged
A few seedlings went dormant briefly during December/January; the next round of true leaves emerged during February and March. Only two of the eight had sent up true leaves prior to this date.
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) From January 30, 2017 to February 2, 2017 Plant emerged
All five bulblets in one container emerged. None in the second container emerged.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From January 30, 2017 to February 8, 2017 Plant emerged
6 of the 9 var. album seedlings sent up their first true leaf.
On January 26, 2017 Transplanted
Repotted when all surviving seedlings had lost their leaves. Seven surviving seedlings at this time.
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) On January 26, 2017 Potted up
White Spider Lily (Lycoris x albiflora) On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Nerine (Nerine undulata) On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Trout Lily (Erythronium revolutum 'Rose Beauty') On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') On January 26, 2017 Potted up
Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera) On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
White Spider Lily (Lycoris x albiflora) On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Golden Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs as Nerine fothergillii.
Nerine (Nerine undulata) On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs as Nerine flexuosa var. alba.
Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Trout Lily (Erythronium revolutum 'Rose Beauty') On January 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On January 24, 2017 Obtained plant
Received var. dauvagense seed from the SRGC seed exchange.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Daring Deception') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') On January 12, 2017 Potted up
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Orange Music') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Honey Pie') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Received as a gift from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Diamond Broker') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Received through postage offer from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Volcanic Glow') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Moment To Savour') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Daring Deception') On January 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Ordered from Tempo Two.
From January 4, 2017 to January 23, 2017 Bloomed
Each stem had 5 to 7 blooms.
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From December 26, 2016 to January 5, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') From December 25, 2016 to January 12, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') From December 18, 2016 to December 28, 2016 Bloomed
Four blooms from two stems from one bulb.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') From December 15, 2016 to December 26, 2016 Bloomed
3 blooms from 2 stems on 1 bulb.
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') From December 12, 2016 to January 5, 2017 Bloomed
9 blooms from 2 stems.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') From December 11, 2016 to December 25, 2016 Bloomed
Five blooms on a single stem. Was a bit smaller and weaker than expected, though probably due to it being its first season.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From December 10, 2016 to December 28, 2016 Bloomed
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) From December 10, 2016 to March 18, 2017 Winterized
Stored DH bulblets in the fridge to vernalise.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From December 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) On December 4, 2016 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Lost all seedlings due to moisture level issues. Difficult to maintain appropriate level of moisture for this species.
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Cat's Eye') On December 3, 2016 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Dark Passion') On December 3, 2016 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Thunderstick') On December 3, 2016 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Hell's Fire') On December 3, 2016 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Devil May Care') On December 3, 2016 Obtained plant
Generously given to me by a fellow NGA member.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') From December 2, 2016 to December 6, 2016 Bloomed
Single bloom from a baby bulb - neither mature bulb flowered.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') From December 2, 2016 to December 14, 2016 Bloomed
From November 25, 2016 to December 1, 2016 Bloomed
Two blooms on a short stem.
Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum) From November 22, 2016 to November 29, 2016 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Died - not sure why.
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') From November 22, 2016 to December 9, 2016 Bloomed
Nine blooms from two bulbs.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) From November 22, 2016 to December 22, 2016 Bloomed
Five stems from four bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') From November 18, 2016 to December 12, 2016 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Matrix') From November 17, 2016 to November 24, 2016 Bloomed
Single bloom only on one of two stems from a double-nosed bulb. The other stem was blind.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') From November 11, 2016 to November 29, 2016 Bloomed
10 flowers from 4 stems.
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') From November 6, 2016 to November 20, 2016 Bloomed
Four blooms on one stem.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From October 29, 2016 to January 21, 2017 Winterized
var. album seedlings placed in the fridge to vernalise.
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) From October 29, 2016 to January 21, 2017 Winterized
Stored the bulblets in the fridge to vernalise.
Lily (Lilium japonicum) From October 16, 2016 to January 21, 2017 Winterized
Stored the bulblets from Hill View seed in the fridge to vernalise.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) From October 14, 2016 to April 1, 2017 Plant emerged
Seven different seedlings sent up cotyledons over this timeframe. None ever got beyond that; each died within a few weeks of emerging.
From October 3, 2016 to October 6, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') From September 25, 2016 to October 2, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium candidum) From September 24, 2016 to October 11, 2016 Plant emerged
8 seedlings emerged - 57% success rate. Probably didn't have ideal conditions.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') From September 24, 2016 to October 24, 2016 Plant emerged
First two came up within a couple of days of each other. Third stem took a long time to emerge.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') From September 21, 2016 to October 3, 2016 Plant emerged
On September 16, 2016 Plant emerged
Two stems from a double-nosed bulb.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On September 16, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') From September 13, 2016 to September 17, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') From September 12, 2016 to September 27, 2016 Plant emerged
On September 11, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased three bulbs on clearance from Tesselaar.
On September 11, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') From September 10, 2016 to September 18, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') On September 9, 2016 Plant emerged
Viola cornuta 'Arkwright Ruby' On September 9, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased as seeds.
Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum) On September 8, 2016 Plant emerged
Single stem.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From September 7, 2016 to September 14, 2016 Entered Dormancy
var. albiflorum ex Lake Nurseries.
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') From September 5, 2016 to September 7, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') From September 5, 2016 to September 8, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium pumilum 'Golden Gleam') On September 4, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained seeds from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 93-219, donated by Jennifer Kerry.
Coral Lily (Lilium pumilum) On September 4, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained seeds from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 92-168, donated by Adam Yakabuskie.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) From September 3, 2016 to October 6, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Matrix') From September 1, 2016 to September 3, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On August 31, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium duchartrei) On August 31, 2016 Seeds sown
Seed given to me by Paul.
Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) On August 30, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from Discovery Seeds and Bulbs.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) From August 29, 2016 to September 25, 2016 Plant emerged
9/10 seedlings sent up their first leaf.
Lily (Lilium candidum) On August 29, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seeds from Chiltern Seeds.
Species Lily (Lilium taliense) On August 29, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from the Lily Garden.
Lily (Lilium davidii) On August 29, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from the Lily Garden.
Lily (Lilium lankongense) On August 29, 2016 Seeds sown
Seed given to me by Paul.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) On August 28, 2016 Potted up
One seed exhibited IH germination and sent up a leaf.
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') From August 28, 2016 to September 10, 2016 Plant emerged
5 stems from 3 bulbs.
Species Lily (Lilium pensylvanicum) On August 27, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 92-130, donated by Darm Crook.
Species Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. wigginsii) From August 26, 2016 to September 14, 2016 Seeds germinated
40% germination rate. May not have had ideal conditions.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') On August 24, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) From August 23, 2016 to September 30, 2016 Plant emerged
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On August 20, 2016 Maintenance performed
Disbudded var. albiflorum ex Lake Nurseries. The var. albiflorum ex Tesselaar showed signs of overwatering and the stem had died, so I checked the bulb. It was intact, so I replanted it.
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') From August 19, 2016 to August 25, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') From August 19, 2016 to August 22, 2016 Plant emerged
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') On August 17, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Matrix') On August 17, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') On August 17, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Royal Respect') On August 17, 2016 Potted up
On August 16, 2016 Potted up
On August 16, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased as 'Pearl Jessica' from Bunnings. Bloomin' Bulbs was the supplier.
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') On August 16, 2016 Potted up
Bulb was large and double-nosed.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') On August 16, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Matrix') On August 15, 2016 Potted up
All bulbs were double-nosed.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') On August 15, 2016 Potted up
All bulbs were double-nosed.
Lily (Lilium 'Deliana') On August 12, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Liliums aka Club Creek Bulb Farm.
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Matrix') On August 12, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Liliums aka Club Creek Bulb Farm.
Lily (Lilium 'Sunset Matrix') On August 12, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Liliums aka Club Creek Bulb Farm.
Lily (Lilium 'Whiskey') On August 12, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Garden Liliums aka Club Creek Bulb Farm. Exclusive new introduction.
Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna) On August 8, 2016 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) From August 3, 2016 to September 25, 2016 Plant emerged
Two seedlings sent up leaves.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) From August 2, 2016 to August 4, 2016 Seeds germinated
100% germination rate.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On July 26, 2016 Plant emerged
var. albiflorum ex Lake Nurseries.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On July 20, 2016 Potted up
var. albiflorum ex Lake Nurseries.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On July 20, 2016 Obtained plant
1x var. albiflorum from Lake Nurseries on clearance. Bulb had already begun to shoot in the bag.
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') On July 20, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lake Nurseries on clearance.
Lily (Lilium 'Tresor') On July 20, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') On July 19, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Golden Tycoon') On July 17, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from local Bunnings - Bloomin' Bulbs stock.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) From July 14, 2016 to August 4, 2016 Seeds germinated
All seeds germinated.
Species Lily (Lilium szovitsianum) On July 12, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 95-167, donated by Darm Crook.
Lily (Lilium columbianum) On July 12, 2016 Seeds sown
First lot of seeds from Discovery Bulbs and Seeds failed to germinate and went mouldy. Started the remainder.
Species Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. wigginsii) On July 12, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained seeds from NALS seed exchange - seed lot 93-218, donated by Gene Mirro.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) On July 9, 2016 Transplanted
Cut stems to force dormancy on bulbs, as they had not died back.
On July 8, 2016 Potted up
On July 8, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens as 'Pink Giant', but knew the ID was wrong before purchasing.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On July 8, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Sweet Surrender') On July 8, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') On July 8, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Dreamland') On July 8, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On July 8, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Lily (Lilium 'Feedback') On July 8, 2016 Potted up
Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum) On July 8, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Golden Ray Gardens.
Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum) On July 8, 2016 Potted up
Bulb appeared to be in the process of splitting into three - might get three stems in summer.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') On July 6, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Soft Whisper') On July 6, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On July 6, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Show Off [Tonkin]') On July 6, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') On July 6, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Tryst') On July 6, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') On July 6, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Tonkin's Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Rascal') On July 6, 2016 Potted up
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) From June 26, 2016 to July 1, 2016 Seeds germinated
var. album seeds germinated (90%).
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') On June 26, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') On June 26, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On June 26, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') On June 26, 2016 Potted up
Lily (Lilium 'Mapira') On June 24, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Kaveri') On June 24, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium Tiger Babies) On June 24, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium 'Pearl Jennifer') On June 24, 2016 Obtained plant
Received from Van Diemen Quality Bulbs (substitute for 'Sweet Surrender').
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 21, 2016 Plant emerged
var. albiflorum ex Tesselaar.
Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) From June 21, 2016 to July 22, 2016 Seeds germinated
80% germination rate.
Lily (Lilium japonicum) On June 20, 2016 Seeds sown
Seed given to me by Paul.
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) From June 18, 2016 to June 30, 2016 Seeds germinated
~80% germinated.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 11, 2016 Potted up
var. albiflorum ex Tesselaar.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 10, 2016 Obtained plant
1x var. albiflorum from Tesselaar.
Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon var. martagon) On June 7, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained var. album seeds from Chiltern Seeds.
Pitkin Marsh Lily (Lilium pardalinum subsp. pitkinense) On June 7, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seeds from Chiltern Seeds.
Lily (Lilium japonicum) From June 6, 2016 to June 13, 2016 Seeds germinated
Only 2 of the 6 six seeds germinated. Don't think I had the conditions right - couldn't find 3 of the seeds at this time.
Lily (Lilium hansonii) On May 31, 2016 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Last of the seeds went mouldy. None ever germinated.
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) On May 20, 2016 Seeds sown
Lily (Lilium columbianum) On May 20, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from Discovery Seeds and Bulbs.
Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) On May 20, 2016 Seeds sown
Seeds obtained from Novel Plant Seeds on eBay.
Lily (Lilium kesselringianum) On May 18, 2016 Obtained plant
Seeds arrived in the mail.
Lily (Lilium Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket®) On May 9, 2016 Obtained plant
Bought potted and in forced bloom from a local Bunnings.
Lily (Lilium hansonii) On April 22, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from Discovery Seeds and Bulbs.
On April 17, 2016 Potted up
From April 10, 2016 to April 16, 2016 Seeds germinated
On April 2, 2016 Seeds sown
Lily (Lilium japonicum) On April 2, 2016 Seeds sown
Obtained as seed from Hill View Rare Plants.

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