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Title: A joy to behold
Post by: Plantsman. on January 21, 2004, 14:17:40

The late winter flowering Eranthis hyemalis.

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Eranthis hyemalis - Ranunculaceae - Europe

Soil, ordinary.

Position, shady borders, beds, lawns, under trees or in rock garden.
Plant 5cm deep and 5cm apart in Oct. to Dec.  Tubers should not be lifted but left permanently in the soil.

Pot culture:  Compost, equal parts leaf-mould, loam and sand.  Position, 8cm pots or large pans in cool greenhouse or window.  Plant tubers 15mm deep and close together in pots or pans in Oct. or Nov.  Water moderately.  After flowering, plant tubers outside.

Propagation:  By division of tubers in Oct. or November.

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: Muddy_Boots on January 21, 2004, 15:08:16

Absolutely beautiful and the colour is a reminder that Spring is on its way! :)

Kate

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: eileen on January 21, 2004, 15:37:16

Wonderful contrast between the bright yellow flowers and dark green leaves.  ::)

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: tim on January 22, 2004, 13:21:11

- mighty big Aconites? - like how big across? - ours are tiny. = Tim

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: Gardengirl on January 22, 2004, 14:54:18

Wonderful photo Peter - cheered me up a treat on this damp miserable morning :D :D

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: Plantsman. on January 22, 2004, 15:23:36

Size!  not sure, Tim, but somewhere around 2.5cm across the yellow sepals.

Glad you all like them, they sure are cheerful when there is little else.

Title: Re: A joy to behold
Post by: budgiebreeder on January 22, 2004, 17:55:30

Lovely picture.We can do more than puddings in Yorkshire.