Re: Haemanthus albiflos
Glenn Breayley wrote:
I've found that these actually don't need summer dormancy. I've got
them in
> positions, both in the ground & in the nursery, where they get full summer
> watering. They have a later leaf loss period but still flower perfectly
> well. It extends the range of their use quite well. They do grow OK in a
> sunny spot, but I associate them with shade. Maybe thats because they self
> seed & grow there more readily. In some forest floor areas they provide the
> most wonderous sight when flowering in late summer. A complete carpet of
> pointillistic red dots against the rocks & litter.
Dear Glenn,
Interesting to hear about your experience. It just shows that in
certain favourite climates these species have a tolerance to other
conditions then their natural habitat. But in our area I am afraid to
expose these precious bulbs H coccineus to these unusual conditions.
Mind the genus Haemanthus is quite large and there may be various other
species originating from the more eastern and northern locations in
South Africa which are more tolerant to humid conditions during dormancy.
Kind regards
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