John Jearrard Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 A lovely day at South West Carnivorous Plants (for those who didn't make it to Ghent). Lots of friends, old and new. Thanks to Alistair and Jenny for their hospitality. I was especially impressed by the brand new 'facility' like a lovely big nepenthes in its own little cubicle (I don't have a picture, but it was a relief). A fantastic bench of Dionaea - a mix of named clones and seedlings. One of the tunnels of Sarracenia - Alistair has raised a lot of seedlings so there is always something new to see. Darlingtonia californica. Nice to see it growing with such enthusiasm in a big bed.(I even came away with one - thanks!) Dionaea muscipula. Another fabulous great plantation of fly traps. Drosera prolifera. A lovely little plant, really prospering in a case in the greenhouse, and increasing steadily. Nepenthes aristolochioides. Probably my favourite species in the genus. This one was a fabulous little plant with lovely pitchers forming. and Utricularia reniformis in flower (and if mine was this lush and happy looking I would be as happy as a pig in a silk bed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jearrard Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 and on the the Sarracenia, which are my favourite part of this lovely nursery (but you may have guessed that already). Sarracenia 'ASBO'. It really is an enormous hybrid, the sort of plant for which the word 'stonking' was invented. Not as big this year as before (boo-hoo) because it has been split, and so getting closer to being available (hooray!)(But it will be some time yet so be patient). Sarracenia 'Beryl'. Another of Alistairs hybrids. Good colour, good form, stands out from the others in the tunnel (but another one to wait for, not ready yet). Loved this giant antho free Sarracenia psittacina. And came away with a division of this Sarracenia x courtii. I really like some of the smaller rosette hybrids, and this was the best coloured form I have seen for a long time. Sarracenia purpurea venosa burkii Veinless form. This is another really wonderful plant with lovely coral pink pitchers. I haven't seen the veinless character turn up in any hybrids yet, but I'm sure it's only a question of time. Sarracenia x excellens Giant. One of my favourite plants, since I first saw it a couple of years ago. (S.leuco 'Schnells Ghost' x S.minor okefenokeensis) makes really tall, dark pitchers. And finally this magnificent Sarracenia x excellens. Four of us wanted it, Alistair is very wisely hanging on to it and we will all have to wait. Thanks again for a fabulous day - they are making a weekend of it and opening again tomorrow, so there is still time to get there if you want to see a marvellous collection of plants at their peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Looks like a good day was had John. Love the last excellens, I'm sure thats the one I had my eye on last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 That's a queue I seriously need to join!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelvW Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) I really like the last exellens too, is it a real anthocyanin free, or just a very green looking plant? Edited September 6, 2009 by MarcelvW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jearrard Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 It's just very green, not anthocyanin free - the pitcher in the background belongs to it as well, from spring. The new growth is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I really like the last exellens too, is it a real anthocyanin free, or just a very green looking plant? I'm still working on the anthro-free plant - but it could be a while...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'm still working on the anthro-free plant - but it could be a while...!!! Good luck, me to. I now have both the parents but my minor green is only 15 cm. My leucophylla however is flowering size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 My minor is about 5cm tall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelvW Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Mine 20 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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