Potato flowers

[Nicos]

Just thought it'd be interesting to see photos of your potato flowers.
Poor things seem to be ignored- and they are actually quite pretty - and each variety is slightly different

I found this link and it made me think about how the poor things are only noticed then they die off.

Résultats Google Recherche d'images correspondant à http://web.ukonline.co.uk/suttonelms/potato%20flowers/arran-pilot.jpg

Any one fancy taking some piccies- and sharing the variety??

[pipkins]

Either Hunter or Desiree.

[DigginDebs]

First flower

Not really sure what flavor it is, it's one I chit-ted myself from one of many tesco's variety .... more pics to follow as they bloom

can you tell what it is yet ? LOL

[BigShot]

I've got Rocket and Premiere in as my earlies - no sign of flowers on Premiere as of this morning but premiere is in bloom and very pretty too.
Funny, I had intended bringing my camera this evening and taking a few snaps too.

Pipkins - probably Hunter. The link Nicos posted shows Desiree as a pale flower. That's a really striking purple though. I almost grew Hunter too, I might be tempted to put a couple in the ground next year for the blossom alone!

[Jillyreeves]

Desire

Here a photo of my Desire potatoes last summer in full flower, very pretty.

[Bigmallly]

no sign of flowers on Premiere as of this morning but premiere is in bloom

You been on the strong stuff BS?......

I also have Rocket along with Pentland Javelin. Will post some pics when they flower.

[chris]

Not the best picture, but as it was raining I didn't want to go out

Most of my spuds are flowering - Charlotte, Rocket, Rooster - and even the Maris Pipers are forming flower buds. They all look the same though?

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[Jax]

My rockets

[tamsin]

I was just admiring mine today too They remind me of aubergines.

[bramble]

Looking great Jax, bet you can't wait to taste them.

[Bigmallly]

Another one for the Album - Epicure (Ayrshires) - 1st earlies..............I searched all over the Flower Mill for this thread.............

[Jax]

Looking great Jax, bet you can't wait to taste them.

Thankyou, I am. I have had a few already

[chris]

I'm not that keen on Rocket.. compared to the charlottes I had the other day (had both together) - defo pref the charlottes!

[Jax]

thanks, Ill have to try charlottes. Did I read that they could be used for christmas spuds?

[Veggiemama]

Another one for the Album - Epicure (Ayrshires) - 1st earlies..............I searched all over the Flower Mill for this thread.............

They look like my potatoe flowers.

I planted some early ones and cant for the life of me remember what they were. I know (as i am new to potatoe growing) that they were a type i hadnt heard of before.

Can you remember what the seed potatoes looked like when you planted them? I think mine had a purplish tint to them.

Sorry for sounding dim and i know i will know before too long

veggiemama

Also is it possible to identify potatoes from their flowers or are a whole lot of them the same?

thanks in advance