Wow - lovely photos - nothing like my ones which are still in bud !!!!! If they ever break into flower will have to post some photos.
I've found the seed packet and they are ligtu hybrids. Having measured from soil to top of flower cluster they are 15ins/38cms. The slugs/snails seemed to like the seedling leaves and then the new growth this spring but as has been said the plants do seem to outgrow the attacks - thankfully !!
I'm interested to know what the taller ones are so that I can look out for them as plants or seeds.
Just for you- have found the packet my taller ones came in it is "alstromeria aurea orange"-this is its second year so hoping for it to flower-this is a google image
Hi sotongeoff - many thanks for taking the trouble - and so quickly - to find the packet and accessing the photo - the flowers do look lovely - will definitely be looking for seeds but could be tempted if I see a plant for sale first !!!
I was lucky -they were reduced in Homebase by 50% to clear and it was a 3 for £5 offer-I think as their till can't cope with reductions and offers at the same time paying £2 or so for the 3 boxes about this time last year
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mine are the tall ones, have all floppped in this rubbish wind and rain, will have to get out there at the weekend and support them.
i have never found the slug damage to be too severe as once they are going they grown faster then the slugs can eat them!!
Here are some pics from today
Wow - lovely photos - nothing like my ones which are still in bud !!!!! If they ever break into flower will have to post some photos.
I've found the seed packet and they are ligtu hybrids. Having measured from soil to top of flower cluster they are 15ins/38cms. The slugs/snails seemed to like the seedling leaves and then the new growth this spring but as has been said the plants do seem to outgrow the attacks - thankfully !!
I'm interested to know what the taller ones are so that I can look out for them as plants or seeds.
Many thanks.
Just for you- have found the packet my taller ones came in it is "alstromeria aurea orange"-this is its second year so hoping for it to flower-this is a google image
Hi sotongeoff - many thanks for taking the trouble - and so quickly - to find the packet and accessing the photo - the flowers do look lovely - will definitely be looking for seeds but could be tempted if I see a plant for sale first !!!
I was lucky -they were reduced in Homebase by 50% to clear and it was a 3 for £5 offer-I think as their till can't cope with reductions and offers at the same time paying £2 or so for the 3 boxes about this time last year
Hi everyone - haven't forgotton but am still waiting for mine to flower - honest !!!
Here's a photo of how a couple are today 01/07/2012 !!! I'm blaming the poor weather - cold, wet and very strong winds for late flowering !!!
Nothing like the bargain you obtained at Homebase sotongeoff - well done !!
I'm still waiting for more seeds to germinate - will have to put them in the fridge soon I think !!
Sorry Starflower - just remembered - how are yours doing now ?
Today I noticed buds on the taller alstroemeria-watch this space