Impressions
The big attraction in July will undoubtedly be the Megacarpaea polyandra
with its majestic flower scape up to 2 m high. A member of the Cabbage Family,
Brassicaceae, it needs approximately 10 years from seed to flowering. After flowering
the scape is covered with large seeds, hence the name mega = large, carpaea = seed.
At the end of the season the plant dies and the next generation has to be propagated
from the seed again. This is definitely an unusual plant which does not tolerate any
heat or dryness when in growth.
Megacarpaea polyandra
The Blue Poppy from the Himalayas is also opening its first buds together
with the early flowering species of the Himalayan Primulas. On the way up
to the garden keep your eyes open for the sky blue flowers of Clematis alpina
growing beneath the trees. Gentians, Primulas, Pinguicula and other gems of the
meadows are also in full flower.
7th June 2011
Arnebia pulchra
Clematis alpina
Cotula pyrethrifolia
Daphne glomerata
Gentiana angustifolia
Gentiana angustifolia 'Alba'
Primula ioessa
Primula parryi
Ranunculus parnassifolia