PORT ELIZABETH SPRING SHOW

[Des]

Take a walk with me around the Port Elizabeth Spring Show

[masda]

What a collection of photos, the orchids are something special, with many well grown plants it looks as if it was a great show, thanks for showing them to us.

[Des]

Originally Posted by masda

What a collection of photos, the orchids are something special, with many well grown plants it looks as if it was a great show, thanks for showing them to us.

It,s a pleasure

[Bolero]

You have to love a nice Protea! They grow well in Australia and many people have them as they are similar to our native trees.

Thanks for the photos.

[Des]

Originally Posted by Bolero

You have to love a nice Protea! They grow well in Australia and many people have them as they are similar to our native trees.

Thanks for the photos.

Yes I noticed how similar the banksia's are and the blood red Waratah when I was therein 2006, I tried to get some waratah seed to germinate here , but no luck. Protea seed only germinates after a fire so we wrap the seed in paper and set fire to it , the seed will then germinate . is it the same for waratah seed ?

[Bolero]

I think it could be the same for Waratah seeds. There are a number of Australian native trees that germinate either after a fire or after exposure to smoke.

I will see if I can find something more specific, I have friends who grow Australian and South African Native trees and they will know for sure.

[Des]

Thanks Bolero , Much appreciated I still have some seed and would love to have a Waratah in my garden , my friends would blow their minds as to where I got this blood red "protea' as you don't see them here

[Bolero]

Waratah culture can be tricky even to grow here. They need some specific culture and don't like to be too hot or dry.

Maybe I can find a link as well.

[flhiker]

Nice flowers, Looks like you had a great day!!

[Des]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Nice flowers, Looks like you had a great day!!

Be sure about that ,thanks