@jmorth - I've grown a few different Gloriosa over the years and G.carsonii was easily my favourite.

Hello, @longk!

What is the name of the pretty flower in your avatar?

Mutisia said:Hello, @longk!

What is the name of the pretty flower in your avatar?

Caiophora hibiscifolia. It is a vine that is native to areas of Argentina and Bolivia.

uuuuups, being neighbour to those countries I do not know the plant and you have it in the UK

Thanks for the information, longk! I will do some research.

Mutisia said:uuuuups, being neighbour to those countries I do not know the plant and you have it in the UK

Thanks for the information, longk! I will do some research.

Trust me, there is plenty from your country that I want and cannot find!

Cannot wait for the summer bulbs

Cinta, I can't wait either. I have been planting Gladiolus bulbs and now have them growing inside. I also have Allium and Iris bulbs growing in pots. I planted some Canna in pots that I got from another gardener cause they were getting pretty dried up. A few of them have started growing. It is still at least a month or better before I can transplant any of these outside. I am planning on potting more Gladiolus bulbs and maybe a few Dahlias.

I am looking forward to them gladies, Jeanne!