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Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 11:32
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Can some one tell me whjch south african bulbs will flower first year if grown from seed. I am in zone 10. Currently i have Geissorhiza and freesia in my knowledge. Any other bulb, please let me know. thanks.
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| none I know of but here is an article which seems reasonable. In my experience growing them for f17 years, the first year you will get leaves c. 5' tall. They then naturalize so good for multiplying plants and general for a naturalistic style of garden |
Here is a link that might be useful: santa barbara gardens bulb comment
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| Off the top of my head, the only one I can think of that will reliably do so is Sparaxis tricolor although other species like S. elegans may do so as well (no personal experience though). Ryan |
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