South Africa – Telos Rare Bulbs

Romulea tortuosa

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:18:02 +0000

Romulea is a very large genus widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean region and southern Africa. The species native to the
southwestern Cape Province of South Africa are the most varied and colorful in the genus. All species listed here are from that region, and
are winter-growing, needing a dry warm summer rest. Their brightly colored flowers are crocus-like, although covering a much wider range of color than crocus. They are excellent container subjects, and can be planted in the rock garden in milder regions. Zones 8-10 SHIPS JULY-OCTOBER

Romulea aquatica

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:15:19 +0000

Geissorhiza darlingensis

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:45:59 +0000

A very rare Geissorhiza found only in a few locales in South Arica, where it is listed endangered due to habitat loss. Pale yellow flowers with a deep purple center. Winter growing, dormant in summer. SHIPS JULY – OCTOBER.

Gladiolus splendens

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:29:17 +0000

The species offered are winter-growing species from Southern Africa and are not reliably hardy. Growing through the winter, they bloom in the spring and go dormant in summer, when they should be kept dry.
Zone 8-10. SHIPS JULY-OCTOBER

Ixia monadelpha

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:51:44 +0000

Tall wiry stems densely studded with starry flowers in dazzling colors are characteristic of Ixia. They are superb cut flowers and add great beauty to the spring garden in mild climates. All are winter growing and need a dryish summer rest. SHIPS JULY-OCTOBER

Sparaxis grandiflora ssp. fimbriata

Telos Rare Bulbs — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:44:03 +0000

A small genus of winter growing bulbs with flowers in a dazzling array of colors. They are ideal for containers or the rock garden in mild climates. All need a dry summer rest. SHIPS JULY-OCTOBER

Massonia pygmaea v. pygmaea

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:18:58 +0000

Massonia are unusual bulbs found in the winter rainfall area of South Africa. They have deep green spreading prostrate leaves and flowers that are cup shaped that are pollinated by beetles. Rare.

Daubenya alba

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:11:50 +0000

Daubenya are unusual bulbs found in the winter rainfall area of South Africa. They have deep green spreading prostrate leaves and flowers that are cup shaped that are pollinated by beetles. Rare.

Oxalis nortieri

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:38:58 +0000

Oxalis is an enormous genus, with the majority coming from South America and South Africa. Only a few South American species are included in this list, and are noted as such. The South African species are largely winter-growers, brightening the dreary months with their exuberant flowers, then go dormant in summer when they should be kept dry. They are best appreciated as container plants, and need sun to open their flowers. SHIPS JUNE-SEPTEMBER For a slide show see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW4cRJNxwrk

Strumaria aestivalis

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:32:01 +0000

Strumaria and Hessea are genera of small bulbs in the Family Amaryllidcaea from southern Africa, mostly from the western Cape Province, where they experience mild wet winters and dry summers. Strumaria and Hessea are very closely related, differing in anatomical features. Both make excellent container plants.