Tsingense
$21.00
Description
‘Tsingense’ II(-/-).
Parentage: L. × dalhansonii X tsingtauense
R: E. Robinson (c. 1964), N: E. Robinson
Fls blazing orange, with small, central spots. Lvs tsingtauense type. Stems 1.5-1.9 m. July. difficult one to find
The beauty of this unusual hybrid is first of all the genetic lineage that has this one sought out by many collectors that want to have later blooming martagons in the shaded areas of their gardens. The design of such parentage has the classic large fan shaped florets thus giving the viewer an illusion of an absent petal. The fragrance is attractive with a more of a spicy scent that is recognizable from across the meadows. With the abundant of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) that have arrived and are now laying eggs on milkweeds (Asclepias), as well as the newly emerging swallowtails (Papilio polyxenes),
this performer is truly a gift of nectar and pollen for the insects that dart to and fro from floret to blooms.
this performer is truly a gift of nectar and pollen for the insects that dart to and fro from floret to blooms.
(Unacceptable name: ‘Tsingense’ (being formed from tsingtauense) is not acceptable under ICNCP, 2004: Art. 19.13 – after 1959 a name must be in any language other than Latin.)
I have these throughout the gardens in numerous places as i want to attract the bees, I have seen mason bees Osmia bicornis, as well as the Rusty Patch, the worker of B. affinis visiting this hybrid, though only once, my camera was at the opposite end of the meadow. Isn’t that how it always is??
Plant 5 inches deep to ensure later emergence for protection of those late frost dates here in Zone 5. Water in well with warm water and enjoy in the spring for seasons to come.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.10 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.00 × 1.00 × 1.00 cm |