I don’t know the source of these not Bogotas, but I keep wondering if it’s a Maguire bred. The Maguire farm closed and sold off its stock. Would it be far fetched to think commercial growers nabbed some?
I doubt they would have made their way from Australia to the Netherlands. These bulbs are surely from a Dutch breeder. It’s possible that it will be officially released with a name next season since it has made it to early stages of production. Then again, its tendency to sometimes make only 3 flowers per scape, and the rather dull coloration could mean that its use as a substitute were just a a way to rid a grower of a crop that they knew would not sell on its own merits. Time will tell!
I’m leaning more to the idea of a “pre-release” than the latter.
I think three buds are lovely, it’s balanced and each flower has the chance to glow without being crowded by its sibs.
I disagree that it wouldn’t do well on its own. We each all have our own preferences. Not every person loves Bold-in-your-eye coloring. I certainly do, but quieter coloring are appealing to others.
It’s definitely true that there are no ugly amaryllises! In commercial trade though, there are standards. I think this one makes a beautiful cut flower because its delicate coloration means it blends with others well. That said, whenever cut flowers are sold, or bulbs are touted for their floriferousness, scape numbers and bud counts do matter. Only a few really special cultivars (like ‘Exotic Star’) will appeal without four or more flowers per scape. Hadeco’s site demonstrates this concept really well. Let’s see what the next season brings!
You are more right than you know. I went poking through your reference sites and park amaryllis has a new release that looks very much like this one.
I do find commercial standards for bulbs rather harsh. I mean for most Consumers those standards are ideal. Hardy, easy, grow to certain sizes and more buds the better.
I feel that there’s a market being ignored. Many people enjoy a challenge. Bragging rights for getting something difficult to thrive. There are lots of successful finicky plants in house and out with dedicated followings.
Personally, I’d rather have three great flowers per stem than 5+ mediocre flowers. I turn my pots not just to keep the stems straight but to enjoy each blossom.
Very popular “not Bogota” this season, but it’s not looks like Princesse Claire
Katerina,
Thanks for your good eye! I agree. After the second “not Bogota” bloomed it seems clear that this substitute has fewer flowers, less rounded form, and less red coloration. I have changed my front page post to reflect this, and will make a blog post about it in the near future. If you think you know what cultivar this is, please let us know!
I don’t know the source of these not Bogotas, but I keep wondering if it’s a Maguire bred. The Maguire farm closed and sold off its stock. Would it be far fetched to think commercial growers nabbed some?
I doubt they would have made their way from Australia to the Netherlands. These bulbs are surely from a Dutch breeder. It’s possible that it will be officially released with a name next season since it has made it to early stages of production. Then again, its tendency to sometimes make only 3 flowers per scape, and the rather dull coloration could mean that its use as a substitute were just a a way to rid a grower of a crop that they knew would not sell on its own merits. Time will tell!
I’m leaning more to the idea of a “pre-release” than the latter.
I think three buds are lovely, it’s balanced and each flower has the chance to glow without being crowded by its sibs.
I disagree that it wouldn’t do well on its own. We each all have our own preferences. Not every person loves Bold-in-your-eye coloring. I certainly do, but quieter coloring are appealing to others.
It’s definitely true that there are no ugly amaryllises! In commercial trade though, there are standards. I think this one makes a beautiful cut flower because its delicate coloration means it blends with others well. That said, whenever cut flowers are sold, or bulbs are touted for their floriferousness, scape numbers and bud counts do matter. Only a few really special cultivars (like ‘Exotic Star’) will appeal without four or more flowers per scape. Hadeco’s site demonstrates this concept really well. Let’s see what the next season brings!
You are more right than you know. I went poking through your reference sites and park amaryllis has a new release that looks very much like this one.
I do find commercial standards for bulbs rather harsh. I mean for most Consumers those standards are ideal. Hardy, easy, grow to certain sizes and more buds the better.
I feel that there’s a market being ignored. Many people enjoy a challenge. Bragging rights for getting something difficult to thrive. There are lots of successful finicky plants in house and out with dedicated followings.
Personally, I’d rather have three great flowers per stem than 5+ mediocre flowers. I turn my pots not just to keep the stems straight but to enjoy each blossom.
Very popular “not Bogota” this season, but it’s not looks like Princesse Claire
Katerina,
Thanks for your good eye! I agree. After the second “not Bogota” bloomed it seems clear that this substitute has fewer flowers, less rounded form, and less red coloration. I have changed my front page post to reflect this, and will make a blog post about it in the near future. If you think you know what cultivar this is, please let us know!