Erythronium

The genus Erythronium has been in cultivation for many centuries. One of the reasons its supply remains so scarce is due to its difficult cultivation. Tubers of Erythronium are very sensitive to wind and partly because of this, the bulbs can dry out quickly after lifting. Harvesting by machine is not good for quality; damage to the tuber quickly leads to mildew. It is widely distributed in central and southern Europe, Iran and the Caucasus and many species originate in North America. The hybrids, created from crosses of E. tuolumnense x E. revolutum, are of Dutch origin (including from Mr L. Slikker). The name dog-tooth is derived from the fused tubular bulb, which is similar to a dog's tooth. The leaves are opposite and broadly oval-shaped, always two per plant. Almost all erythroniums have brilliantly marked leaves. A notable detail is that except for many species that have nodding flowers, the tips of the petals are bent backwards as flowering progresses. The plants like a somewhat sandy humus-rich soil in a shady spot and the bulbs should be planted quite deep. They can stand in the same place for many years and reproduce mainly by seed.

Erythronium

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Erythronium 'Pagoda'
. Delivery planting time sept-nov. 2024
By far the most widely cultivated hybrid of E. tuolumnense, probably crossed with E. californicum in the past as well, courtesy of mr. Lou Eater. The 30cm high flower stem is flanked by four to five nodding sulfur-yellow flowers with a striking,...
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€4.95
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Erythronium 'White Beauty'
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Intro: ca. 1895. A cultivar with large white flowers with a narrow brown-yellow ring on the throat. The leaves are beautiful marbled and predominantly light yellow veined. This cream white beauty will grow well in humus-rich soil. Wonderful in a...
€6.00
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Erythronium californicum
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Intro: 1904. Native to mainly the forested coastal areas of northwestern California. The cream-coloured flowers, usually two to three per flower stem, have beautiful orange-yellow markings at the base and stand well above the magnificent marbled...
€6.50
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Erythronium californicum -Hybrids-
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Crosses result from E. californicum x E. 'Pink Beauty'. Both pink and white flower colours occur in these, the flower markings are also variable, yellow to orange-yellow circles, or sometimes even brownish-red spots around the throat. The leaves...
€6.50
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Erythronium caucasicum
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The earliest flowering Erythronium, not the easiest. Can be kept in the garden with some patience. The large white flowers with showy yellow stamens sometimes have a pink tinge. Marbled leaves. Native to the west and center of the Caucasus and the...
€12.00
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Erythronium dens-canis
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Cultivated since 1596. Common names are dogs-tooth or dog's tooth violet, but is also called serpent's tongue, trout lily, deer tongue. The available mix consists of the colours white, pink to deep purple with various shades in between. Gorgeous...
€4.95
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Frans Hals'
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Cultivated since 1596. Common names are dogs-tooth or dog's tooth violet, but is also called serpent's tongue, trout lily, deer tongue. Gorgeous marbled leaves. If planted (as undergrowth) in a nutrient-rich, not too dry soil, they can replicate...
€7.95
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder'
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This selection received an Award of Merit in 1943. The flowers are imperial purple with a chocolate-coloured heart. Beautiful leaf markings.
€6.00
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Pink Perfection'
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Cultivated since 1596. Common names are dogs-tooth or dog's tooth violet, but is also called serpent's tongue, trout lily, deer tongue. Gorgeous marbled leaves. If planted (as undergrowth) in a nutrient-rich, not too dry soil, they can replicate...
€7.95
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King'
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Intro: 1937 by L. Slikker. The flowers are a cyclamen-like purple, with light brown speckles and stripes with a white border in the heart.
€6.00
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Rose Queen'
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Pink flowers with an irregularly shaped brown ring in the cream-coloured heart. Speckeld decorative leaves.
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Erythronium dens-canis 'Snowflake'
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The final selection: pure white on the outside and purple tinted at the base. Blooms slightly earlier than the other selections as well.
€6.00
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Erythronium krylovii
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Origin: Altai Mountains in western Siberia. The available batch originates from offspring from the Republic of Tuva, upstream along the river Ka-hem at an altitude of 2300-2500 meters. There is a soft lilac haze over the large pure white flowers,...
€21.50
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Erythronium x 'Joanna'
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A stunning hybrid, cultivated by Willem van Eeden and named after one of John Amand's daughters. John is a friendly relation from England where he offers a fantastic range of flower bulbs. Presumably E. 'Joanna' originated from E. tuolumnense x E....
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€15.00
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Erythronium x revolutum 'Rosy Wing'
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In the late 1980s, J. Huisman proudly showed this cross, created from E. johnsonii x E. 'White Beauty', to Peter C. Nijssen, both quickly agreeing that they were dealing with something special. Around 2010, Huisman showed 'Rosy Wing' several times...
€9.50
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Erythronium x revolutum ‘Grand Old Man’
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Beautiful new selections created by years of crossing descendants of E. revolutum x E. 'White Beauty', from the hands of Mr. Huisman. The leaves are irregularly marbled, sometimes almost solid green.
€12.50
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