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Spring Flowering Bulbs
2022
Sales strictly close end of March
Watsonia
The Watsonia listed are definitely non-invasive and are not weeds.
They are best grown in the garden in an open sunny position and left alone to grow into a large clump.
When the foliage begins to die back, cut it off at ground level with an old timber saw and burn the debris.
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WATSONIA aletroides: A rather attractive and unusual species Watsonia, with orange-red heath-like tubular flowers on 45cm stems. The opening of the flowers are white tipped. A Honey Eaters delight. $7.50 each Very Few To Offer |
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WATSONIA aletroides
“Marjorie Elizabeth”:
A seedling from W. aletroides var rosea with deep hot pink tubular shaped pendulous florets. Height 60cm. Attracts Honey Eaters into the garden. A good doer. $3.50 each 3 for $10.00 |
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WATSONIA aletroides
var rosea.
Pendulous rose coloured flowers height 55cm. Eventually forms an attractive clump. Attracts Honey Eaters into the garden. $3.50 each
3 for $10.00 |
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WATSONIA ‘Curley Sue’:
A Watsonia with a difference. Instead of an
upright flower stem, the stem arches around with a
loop of deep mauve flowers. 75cm.
$8.50 each
Very Few To Offer. |
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WATSONIA borbonica subs
ardernei "Star of Bethel": A
very stunning deep mauve pink Watsonia with a
remarkable almost burgundy line down the centre of
each petal.
$7.00 each
3 for $18.00 |
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WATSONIA vanderspuyia: Another
wild specie Watsonia and again a Honey Eaters
delight. This specie flowers on very tall stems.
The flowers are reddish and hang like bells along
the stem. This is a rare bulb and collectable bulb
is not generally offered. For this reason we
only have a handful of bulbs to offer.
It is slow to increase and is strictly limited to one bulb per
order.
$25.00 each
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WATSONIA vanderspuyia Hoddlescreek: This is the result of seed collected from W. vanderspuyia which was the result of pollination by Honey eaters from pollen off one of the Watsonia borbonica hybrids. Flowers are pale pinky orange-red and tend to be more outfacing. $15.00 Each
Limit Two Bulbs |
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The Little Wattlebird feeding off Watsonia.
Responsible for a number of Watsonia hybrids as well as providing valuable pest control in the garden. The little
wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera), also known as
the brush wattlebird, is a passerine bird in the
honeyeater family Meliphagidae. It is found in
coastal and sub-coastal south-eastern Australia.
en.wikipedia.org
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SQUILLS
& their relatives
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SCILLA (FESSA) hohenackeri (Recently moved from genus Scilla to Fessa). Commonly known as the Caspian Bluebell. This bulb is vigorous and hardy but definitely not a weed. The flowers are a deep blue. the petals are well reflexed revealing the long stamens with deep blue pollen boats. Makes a lovely show in a pot or bowl. 15cm. $4.50 each 3 for $12.00
Limit Three |
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SCILLA italica:
Commonly known as the Italian Bluebell. Similar to, but larger than larger than S. ramburii, with broader longer foliage and taller 18cm flower stems. 4 for $10.00
Limit Four |
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SCILLA monophyllos:
Blue
flowers on 8 cm stems. Foliage is broad leafed and
usually has one leaf per bulb.
3
for $8.00
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SCILLA litardierei (syn with Scilla pratensis): The setting of the blue flowers
on a 14cm stem, are almost reminiscent of a Muscari
flower .
3 for $6.00
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SCILLA ramburii: Blue
flowers on 10 cm stems. Strap like foliage. Great in
a container or bowl.
3 for $6.00
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ARUM
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ARUM dioscorides:
Origin Cyprus. This plant seems to do best for us in a fairly shaded position. The soft green
spathes are heavily blotched with maroon
markings. The flowers commonly reek of dung
making them among the worst in the genus. A true
collectors bulb, not to be grown near the front door
or a garden seat.
This rarity is seldom offered. $4.00 each
Small Bulbs 3 for $6.00 |
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ARUM palaestinum:
(or Solomon's lily)
Origin Israel & Syria. Foliage apple
green, velvety black flowers are carried on 50 cm
stems above the foliage. Does well in an
open sunny position.
$4.00 each
2 for $6.00 Very Small bulbs 10 for $10.00 |
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ARUM purpureospathum:
Origin Crete. The stock was seed grown and is of a particularly good strain. The plant does very well from part shade to full sun. Our stock is grown in a part shade environment and readily flowers and seeds. The foliage has a very fine dark purple margin which is typical of this species. The black spathe is around 35 cm in length standing above the height of the foliage.
Rare
$7.00 each
2 for $12.00
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Various Other Late Winter & Spring Flowering Bulbs
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ACIS tingitana:
(Was Leucojum tingitana).
Several dainty pure white flowers on each 15cm, stem
slightly above the fine grass like foliage.
4 for $10.00 |
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SPANISH
BLUEBELLS (Hyacinthoides hispanica): Enjoyed by Honey bees, Blue Bells flourish in a woodland setting under deciduous trees. Producing a spire of hanging deep blue flowers on a 50cm stem. 10 bulbs for $12.00 20 bulbs for $15.00 |
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FERRARIA crispa-undulata:
Foliage similar to an iris. A brown flower with
cream markings that resembles a star fish.
4 for $6.00
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GLADIOLI rosea var Rosamunda:
Rose pink with small white and crimson flakes in the
throat.
4 for $6.00 |
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IXIA speciosa: Pinky
red Ixia seldom offered.45cm.
5 for $6.00
10 for $10.00 |
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ONIXOTIS
triquentra: Each bulb can produce a spire of up to ten wax-like flowers on each 30cm stem. The foliage stiff and reed like. The stem of flowers lasts well as cut flower. $5.00 each
3 for $14.00 |
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TROPAEOLUM tricolor:
Native of Chile. A climbing vine that grows from a
small tuber requiring a trellis or fence to climb
on. It has a mass of small bright orange red
pendulous flower with purple lips and yellow throat. Scarce.
Generally tubers are only available until March 20th, . Larger
tubers $11.00 each
Smaller tubers 3 for $21.00 |
Woodland Bulbs.
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ANEMONE
nemorosa: Commonly
known as Wood Anemones they should be grown in a
semi shaded position. They do well in a container
or under deciduous trees. Mixed colours include
blue, pink and white. Beautiful! Quite hardy once
established requires virtually no water in summer.
It does need moisture in its growing season and in
summer if grown in a small pot or tub. 5
for $16.00 Numbers are very limited |
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ERYTHRONIUM
'PAGODA': Erythronium
'Pagoda with big creamy flowers, is a hardy cultivar
of the genus Erythronium in the family
Liliaceae. It flowers in early spring,
preferring partial shade and a light soil,
rich in humus. Tubers must not get too hot or too
dry in summer.
$6.00 each
2 for $10.00 |
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GALANTHUS caucasicus: Syn with
G. elwessi The true English Snowdrop and absolutely not to be confused with the common 'Snowflakes'! One of the easiest of the Galanthus to grow and propagate. Flowers are carried above the foliage, making a very attractive display mid to late winter. $6.00 each, 3
for $15.00
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GALANTHUS
caucasicus
x plicatus.
Hybrids 20cm These are similar to Galanthus caucasicus
but with some minor variations in the
flowers.
$5.00 each, 4 for
$12.00
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GALANTHUS plicatus. Broad foliage with a glaucous waxy covering in the central channel. Flowers are a larger version of Galanthus nivalis. $6.00 each, 3 for
$15.00
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Snowdrops
by Gunther Waldorf. This reference
book is good value for money. It covers over 300
pages of the best varieties . There is a guide to
the propagation of the bulbs, plant care, pests and
diseases, as well as tips on setting up and
displaying your Galanthus collection
Only $29.00
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Fritillaria:
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FRITILLARIA thunbergii. (syn with F. verticillata) Tendril-leaf Fritillary from China. This specie has open creamy green coloured checkered bells. Easy to grow. $5.00 each 3 for $13.00 |
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