A superb and virtually hardy Romulea species from Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, including Turkey. Flowering in early Spring, each...Read More corm produces a succession of four or five flowers over several weeks. The silky blooms are the most vivid shade of violet and are perfectly complemented by the bold golden anthers. Very easily grown in a cold/alpine greenhouse or outside in a very well drained situation and given protection against prolonged cold, and an ideal subject for a half pot where the corms can be spaced 4-6 cms apart. In my experience they are not fussy about compost as long as this is free-draining (add some fine grit or coarse sand). Top dress with horticultural grit to show the flowers off, and water regularly after planting in Autumn, without allowing to become waterlogged. Store the corms completely dry during dormancy.
A superb and virtually hardy Romulea species from Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, including Turkey. Flowering in early Spring, each...Read More