RE: [Aroid-l] Drannculus vulgaris

Here in Norfolk, England, Dracunculus vulgaris also stays out all year but against a sunny wall.  It also blooms reliably and dreadfully at 3ft plus.  It may not be something to plant in a prominent position, or too near the house, though the foliage and stems are quite handsome.  Having said that, if only I could get my hands on the pale form it would become a centerpiece.  Years ago I saw a large colony in Crete which had a huge range of variation in spathe & spadix colour, from palest green with yellow spadix to marbled maroon and pale green with either yellow or burgundy spadix.  Simply stunning! 

 

Deni Bown

 

From: aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Noel Crisler
Sent: 17 August 2006 23:58
To: Discussion of aroids
Subject: [Aroid-l] Drannculus vulgaris

 

Dracunculus vulgaris here in Norfolk, VA, stays in the ground year round.
They are in shade among small transplanted dogwood trees.  Blooms like a
trooper.  For better or worse, when the first one was planted right next to
the fromt door- big mistake though the stench is fortunately short lived!
Oldest one was almost 4' tall this year.  A real show stopper though appeals
to a limited audience!

 

Noel Crisler

 


________________________________________________________________________
This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star. The
service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive
anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit:
http://www.star.net.uk
________________________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________________
This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star. The
service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive
anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit:
http://www.star.net.uk
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Aroid-l mailing list
Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com
http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index