Very photo intensive late Autumn/early Winter flowerfest!

I though this deserved a thread of it's own, because there are so many photos. Enjoy.

 

Thanks for sharing Stephen. Where were the photos taken?

I can attest to the relative toughness of some of those plants, especially the Salvia elegans and the Desfontiana, both of which are in bloom here.

 

Hi Steve.....lovely photos! What are the plants in photos 23 and 25 please?

 

Indeed, though up until now it's been helped by the relatively soft cold spells we've been having. For sure Italy have had it worse than us. I suspect all these flowers will be a long distant memory, by the time mid December approaches.

 

Hesperanthus (syn. Schizostylis) coccinea (or Kaffir Lily)

Here's some general info, and some growers experiences

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/775/#b

 

Lovely pictures Stephen.

 

Wonderful detailed pictures Stephen thank you. Loved the camellia..sansanqua/saluensis? do you know its name please?
Jenny

 

I recall sansanqua, I feel you may be right here.