Re: Ferraria crispa
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Ferraria crispa
- From: V* P* <i*@mag-net.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:26:27 -0800
- References: <cdafae5c.36ae7de0@aol.com>
Hi Lillian,
My Saunders says
"Hardy and half-hardy. (this in in UK) introduced 1755.
Outdoor Culture: Soil, rich, sandy. Position, sunny well-drained
border. Plant in March or April 2" to 3" deep. Lift bulbs in Nov. and
store in cool, dry, frost-proof place till planting time, or protect in
ground by covering of ashes, decayed leaves, or manure in winter.
Propagate by seeds sown 1/8" deep in well-drained pots of sandy soil in
temp. 50 or 60 degrees in March or April. Offsets at potting or planting
time.
Species clutivated:(sic) F. undulata, brown & purple. 6" to 8".
Hope this helps,
Ginny in Prince George BC Zone 2
Liliaceae4@aol.com wrote:
>
> Does anyone have any information including germination information on this
> member of the Iridaceae family? I would also like to know the hardiness
> information.
> Thanks
> Lillian
> zone 7
>
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