Bulbs of South Africa, Ferraria, Romulea, Moraea

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8150 Ferraria crispa Form A   ---- Each: $ 3.50 / 3 for $ 7.50
Star-shaped six-petalled flowers that are edged with purple-brown frills, and
dotted with cream and brown markings with a strong vanilla scent.

8151 Ferraria crispa Form B ---- Each: $ 4.50
Another beautiful form of this variable species. FEW AVAILABLE

8152 Ferraria crispa - Dark Form   ---- Each: $ 3.50 / 3 FOR $ 7.50
The flowers of this form are a deep chocolate with a lighter frill to
the edge of the petal, and are not scented.

8154 Ferraria crispa var. nortieri   ---- Each: $ 3.50
A very attractive variety with yellow flowers dotted black, and a deep
olive green frill to the petal.

8155 Ferraria divaricata var. divaricata --- Each: $ 5.00
Very attractive yellow-green flowers with tepals that are
strongly reflexed. Leaves are bluish green.

8158 Ferraria divaricata var. arenosa   ---- Each: $ 5.00
A distinctive Ferraria with mahogany flowers edged with a cinnamon frill.
Unscented.

8165 Ferraria ferrariola    ---- Each: $ 6.00 FEW
The sweetly scented flowers look like small irises that are sea green
with blue tints. Very different.   FEW AVAILABLE

8160 Ferraria schaeferi   ----    Each: $ 3.50 / 3 for $ 7/.50
Yellow flowers with dark brown splotches and a brown edge to the petal.
This species is sweetly scented.

Ferraria

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Moraea

Bulbs of Southern Africa

8283 Moraea aristata ---- Not available this year
Often called the Peacock Moraea, the white or pale blue flowers have an
iridescent patch at the base of the petal, similar to the “eye” on a peacock’s tail feather.

8281 Moraea atropunctata ---- Each: $ 5.00 FEW
The terracotta red buds open to large pale flowers, spotted black.

8280 Moraea bellendenii -- Each: $ 3.50
NEW -- Beautiful flowers held aloft on tall stems, a delicate shade of lemon yellow.

8292 Moraea bipartita -- Each: $ 5.00
NEW -- Lovely flowers like little purple irises with somewhat rounded petals.

8299 Moraea calcicola -- Each: $ 7.50
NEW -- As beautiful as M. gigandra, with huge lavender blue flowers with a velvety black
nectar guide.

8282 Moraea ciliata ---- Each: $ 5.00
Beautiful greenish blue flowers, like lovely irises

8293 Moraea fugax -- Each: $ 5.00
NEW -- The attractive iris-like flowers come in a range of colors, although ours are mostly
mauve and purple. They open around noon and close as the sun goes down.

8294 Moraea gawleri -- Each: $ 6.00
NEW -- The flowers come in pale yellow, straw, buff and a very attractive pink, all with
striking nectar guides.

8288 Moraea gigandra -- Each: $ 7.00
Huge brilliant violet flowers with an iridescent center.

8290 Moraea loubseri -- Each: $ 7.50
This lovely Moraea is extremely rare in the wild and was thought to be extinct until a tiny
population was found. Easy to grow in cultivation, fortunately, it now survives.

8295 Moraea lurida -- Each: $ 6.50
NEW --   The flowers can be straw colored through deep chestnut.

8291 Moraea macrocarpa -- Each: $ 6.00
Violet blue flowers with yellow nectar guides.

8284 Moraea polystachya ---- Not available this year
Stunning brilliant blue iris-like flowers with a bright yellow blaze on
each of the falls.

8296 Moraea ramosissima -- Each: $ 5.00
NEW -- This is a tall Moraea, up to 60cm, with large deep yellow flowers marked in brown.

8285 Moraea serpentina    --- Each: $ 6.50
The yellow or white flowers are like small irises. Very dainty and attractive.

8289 Moraea thomasii - Not available this year
Dainty pale yellow flowers, like a flight of butterflies.

8297 Moraea tricolor -- Each: $ 7.00
NEW -- A lovely little species with bright crimson flowers on short stems.

8298 Moraea tricuspidata -- Each: $ 6.50
NEW -- White flowers with black speckles in the center.

8286 Moraea tulbaghensis -- Not available this year
Dazzling deep orange flowers with 'peacock tail' markings. Very desirable.

8280 Moraea tripetala   ---- Each: $ 3.50
This lovely Moraea has sky-blue flowers that look like a very dainty
Iris on tall graceful stems. Flowers are produced in profusion over a long period.
Excellent for the Mediterranean climate garden.

8287 Moraea villosa    ---- Each: $ 6.00
The large flowers are mauve or pink, lightly streaked with purple, with an
iridescent blotch at the base of the petal surrounded by orange. Spectacular.

This large genus is composed of about 120
members, many of which are brilliantly colored
with the form of a small iris, with three inner and
three outer petals. Color ranges from white to
yellow, orange, pink, purple and violet, and many
species are scented. All of the Moraeas listed
below are winter-growing. SHIPS AUG-OCT.

This fascinating genus hails from South Africa and has unique flowers shaped
like a starfish, usually with a frilled edge to the petal, which are scattered
along the leafy stems. In most species the flowers last but a day or two, but
they are produced in profusion over a fairly extended period of time. The most
unusual shape and coloration of the flowers make this genus worthy of more
attention. Winter-growing. Zone 9-10 SHIPS AUG-OCTOBER

Romulea

Romulea is a very large genus widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean
region and southern Africa. The species native to the southwestern Cape
Province of South Africa are the most varied and colorful in the genus. All
species listed here are from that region, and are winter-growing, needing a dry
warm summer rest. Their brightly colored flowers are crocus-like, although
covering a much wider range of color than crocus. They are excellent container
subjects, and can be planted in the rock garden in milder regions. Zones 8-10
SHIPS AUGUST-OCTOBER
For a posting on Romulea, see The Bulb Maven at
www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com

8000 Romulea crocea ----- Not available this year
Shiny golden yellow flowers produced in abundance.

8010 Romulea cruciata --------- Not available this year
Brilliant pink flowers with a black ring in the center.

8012 Romulea diversiformis--- Each: $ 4.50
NEW -- Huge golden yellow flowers.

8011 Romulea eximia --- Not available this year
Beautiful dark rose flowers with maroon markings.

8020 Romulea grandiscapa -------- Each: $ 3.50
The purple-blue flowers have a satin sheen to the petals.

8021 Romulea hallii ---- Each: $ 7.50
One of the best Romuleas and the earliest to bloom. The color is
magnificent, a steely blue-purple with beautiful markings.

8041 Romulea kamisensis -- Not available this year
NEW -- Lovely violet flowers produced in abundance.

8030 Romulea komsbergensis------ Each: $ 4.00
Large flowers of a dazzling pink with a yellow center and black markings.

8031 Romulea leopoldtii -- Not available this yaer
White flowers with a deep orange center.

8040 Romulea ligustica ---- Not available this year
The tiny flowers are like amethysts nestled deep in the foliage.

8042 Romulea monadelpha ---- Not available this year
Very large rose colored flowers with a satiny sheen.

8043 Romulea nivalis ---- Each: $ 3.00
Lovely violet flowers with a bright yellow throat.

8044 Romulea pratensis -- Not available this year
Flowers that are rose to white.

8005 Romulea sabulosa -- Not available yet
One of the most beautiful Romuleas, with huge satin flowers that are deep
crimson.

8045 Romulea subfistulosa -- Each: $ 6.00
NEW -- Huge brilliant magenta flowers with striking yellow and black markings.

8050 Romulea tabularis ----- Not available this year
Lovely sky blue flowers with pointed petals.

8051 Romulea toximontana -- Not available this year
Pink or white flowers.

8060 Romulea tetragona -----Not available this year
The soft pink flowers are marked beautifully on the exterior.