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Des	10-21-2008 01:30 PM

PORT ELIZABETH SPRING SHOW

masda

10-21-2008 02:30 PM

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.:drool: :drool: :drool:

Des	10-21-2008 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by masda (Post 158653)

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.:drool: :drool: :drool:

It,s a pleasure

Bolero

10-21-2008 05:30 PM

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	10-21-2008 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolero (Post 158713)

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

10-21-2008 06:04 PM

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	10-21-2008 06:15 PM

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

10-21-2008 06:31 PM

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

10-21-2008 08:30 PM

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

Des	10-22-2008 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker (Post 158752)

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

Be sure about that ,thanks

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