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Which SA bulbs flower first season from seed

Posted by khabbab 10b (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 11:32

hello,

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.
khabbab
lahore
Pakistan


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RE: Which SA bulbs flower first season from seed

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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RE: Which SA bulbs flower first season from seed

  • Posted by socal23 USDA10/Sunset23 (My Page) on
    Thu, Nov 29, 12 at 20:56

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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