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December 24, 2007 : Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer'
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Keywords: Asphodelaceae | Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' | cultivated in Davis, California, USA
A big thanks to Gary Z. of Davis, California for submitting today's photograph. Gary provided a lot of commentary with his image, so I'm going to liberally cut-and-paste from his message.
Gary writes: “The photograph was taken in my Pollinator Garden in Davis, CA. on 12/3/07. The hummingbirds like 'Christmas Cheer'. The first time that I saw a Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' was on a bicycle ride through the UC Davis Arboretum's Storer Garden on a foggy morning, and when I saw it I said “Wow!” It looked like it was lit up. I had get one of those. I ordered it from Cistus Nursery in Oregon, the ‘Home of Zonal Denial’”.
I also appreciate the following links that Gary sent along: information on Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' from a hummingbird listserv, the African Garden with reams of Kniphofia information, and, finally, the weblog Asphodelaceae Anonymous (which was new to me, but sadly doesn't look like it's been updated in some time).
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at December 24, 2007 12:00 AM
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Posted by: Sue at December 24, 2007 1:22 AM
thank you daniel
for our chistmas cheer
named for johannes hieronymus kniphof
1704 1763 erfurt univesity germany
plantzafrica
i am in central florida not far from selby gardens my view of the solitice moon and mars
was just breath takeing i hope that all in the
pathway will be able to see this not-to be seen
again for many years display - cheers
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart at December 24, 2007 7:41 AM
Kniphofia - Z8 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Kniphofia nee-fof-ee-a Dictionary of Plant Names, Coombes
Posted by: Beverley at December 24, 2007 8:48 AM
I am with the humming birds on this one!
What is the size of this plant and flower?
Posted by: Heather Dunbar at December 24, 2007 8:49 AM
it appears to me....about 150' tall with diameter of about 50'..................but i'am a ant...!!....ho-ho-ho.....................................
Posted by: phillip at December 24, 2007 1:33 PM
This is beautiful and I am so happy to see the great Photograph.
Merry Christmas,
Thank you,
Margaret-Rae
Posted by: Margaret-Rae Davis at December 27, 2007 4:20 PM
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Amazing plant, Daniel and Gary. Couldn't have timed this one better! Thanks.