Re: OT: Cape Bulbs in Pots
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- Subject: Re: OT: Cape Bulbs in Pots
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 19:02:57 -0700 (MST)
rimat wrote:
>
> Bill Shear wrote:
> >
>
> > Ferraria crispa is a very easy irid with exotic green and brown flowers
> > produced on 12-18 inch spikes over a very long period.
>
> Moraea aristata (another irid) is a charming miniature with flowers
> like a
> > one-inch Japanese iris in rich violet and yellow.
> >
> > Various species of Lachenalia are members of the lily family (or amaryllis
> > family--
> >
> Hi Bill--
> this all sounds so good. The ones I left above of your message I have
> never heard of and have no idea where to get. Any suggestions about
> where I can find them?
Rima,
Try this site: http://www.TheBulbMan.com/
I just planted, outside, the following cape bulbs: Ferraria crispa,
Sparaxis tricolor, Gladiolus Tristis and Chasmanthe Bicolor. These
bulbs were a gift from John Weiler. He passed these bulbs around after
giving a presentation on Irids at the Fresno Iris Society. John has
been growing these bulbs for decades and decided to share these with
society members. I believe he said that Chasmanthe Bicolor is extinct
in the wild.
Morea Aristata was on the Signa seed exchange this past year. Donated
by, yes, John Weiler.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
