Re: Madonna lily hybrids
- Subject: Re: Madonna lily hybrids
- From: t*@torrens.tafe.sa.edu.au
- Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:09:00 +1030
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The Nankeen referes to a yellow dye colour peculiar to that Chinese city -
presumably a sort of soft, buff colour.
As for their compatibility with the West Coast lilies I recall from
Woodcroft & Stern that the ploidies are very different, tho' that is not to
say these couldn't be artificially altered and fertilisation induced.
Incidentally, I grow one West Coast lily not often seen - Lilium pitkinense
that I believe is now extinct in its habitat, due to the Pitkin Swamp being
drained and built over. It grows well in a shady cool SE facing border under the
eaves of the house. The soil is filled with tree fern roots but the lily doesn't
seem to mind.
trevor n
Trevor Nottle
Manager-Education TAFE Horticulture Centre 505 Fullarton Road Netherby South Australia 5062 AUSTRALIA Tel. 61 +8 +8372 6801 Fax. 61 +8 +8372
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