Miscellaneous South African Bulbs

8212 Albuca tortuosa ---- Each: $ 8.50      Hyacinthaceae
A striking member of this large genus, the plants have tough evergreen
leaves and 24" stems set with rbight yellow downward-facing bells striped with
green. An excellent garden plant for milder climates. SHIPS YEAR ROUND.

8000 Crossyne flava     --- Each: $ 7.50       Amaryllidaceae
Previously included in the genus Boophane, C. flava has leaves
that are edged with long glistening hairs, and yellow flowers that
bloom in a dense umbel. Winter-growing.   Zone 8-10.

8200 Gloriosa superba     --- Each: $ 6.50     Colchicaceae
There is only one extremely variable member of this genus. G. superba
is a climbing tuberous-rooted plant from the subtropical regions of Africa and India.
The deep orangey-red and highly reflexed flowers, with their wavy yellow edges, look like showy
lilies all aflame. The plants climb by means of tendrils produced at the tips of leaves.
Summer-growing up to 5-6 feet tall. Freshly dug tubers. Zone 10 .SHIP SEPT-JAN

8270 Ixia viridiflora    ---- Each: $ 5.00    Iridaceae
A stunning beautiful Ixia, with tall wands of turquoise-green flowers
each with a dark purple center. SHIPS JULY-OCT.

8290 Sandersonia aurantiaca   --- Not available this year
Related to Gloriosa, Sandersonia is also the only member of its genus.
The delightful orange flowers look like dainty Chinese lanterns on plants that grow
to three feet. Needs support. Freshly dug tubers. Zone 10. (Late shipment)

8310 Scadoxus puniceus ‘Magnificus’     ---- Each: $ 8.50 Amaryllidaceae
This wonderful selection from the Huntington Botanical Garden in
Southern California has a large dense umbels of scarlet on thick spotted stems.
Large blooming size bulbs. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

8315 Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katherinae --- Each: $10.00    Amaryllidaceae
Growing as tall as 36", this stunning Scadoxus has large sperical umbels
of brilliant salmon-orange florets. Summer-growing. Zones 9-10. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

8400 Spiloxene capensis - Pink Form --- Each: $ 5.00 Hypoxidaceae   SOLD OUT
Large star-shaped flowers up to 4" across open in the sunshine to reveal pale
pink petals with a center that is iridescent blue-green.   Zone 8-10. SHIPS AUG-OCT.

8410 Spiloxene capensis - White Form --- Each: $ 5.00    Hypoxidaceae SOLD OUT
The satin sheen of the white petals in this form of Spiloxene capensis
shows off the iridescent bronze-green center to perfection. SHIPS AUG-OCT.

8450 Strumaria discifera ssp. bulbifera    --- Each: $ 6.00     Amaryllidaceae
Dainty umbels of white starry flowers that are often tinted mauve.
Growing 8-10” tall, this subspecies will multiply to form clumps. A delightful subject
for a pot. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

8460 Strumaria salteri ---- Each: $15.00   Amaryllidaceae
This lovely Strumaria, universally acclaimed as the most beautiful in
the genus, has umbels of very showy pink flowers that are larger than other
Strumarias. Very rarely available, these small bulbs are mature. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

8465 Strumaria truncata ---- Each: $ 8.00   Amaryllidaceae
The dainty umbels of white to pale pink have protruding stamens, and hang
to one side of the stem. The base of the flower stem is encased in a maroon sheath
or cataphyll. Delightful grouped in a pot. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

7700 Ammocharis coranica   ---- Each: $ 9.50    Amaryllidaceae
A summer-growing species requiring a dry dormant period in winter, the strongly
fragrant flowers are in umbels on short stems in varying shades of pink. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

7705 Ammocharis nerinoides ---- Each: $10.00 Amaryllidaceae
This dainty cousin of A. coranica has umbels of pink fragrant flowers on short
stems and comes from a much drier environment. Summer-growing. SHIPS YEAR ROUND