South America – Telos Rare Bulbs

Bomarea petraea

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:45:42 +0000

Bomareas are tuberous-rooted twining climbers found from Mexico on south through the tropics and into the Andes as far as Patagonia. There are approximately 100 species. They are plants of the
forest understorey, where they twine through adjacent vegetation, benefiting from the light shade. The lovely flowers clearly demonstrate their close relationship to Alstroemerias, and are producedin dense trusses at the ends of the growing shoots. Under greenhouse conditions, or in mild winter regions, these are easy plants to grow, and will reward you with profuse flowering over a long season. All Bomareas are shipped in pots, since it is best that their roots not be disturbed.
Zones 8-10.

Bomarea superba.
Huge trusses of beautiful deep yellow trumpets. NOT FOR EXPORT

Cypella herbertii

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:53:18 +0000

Many flowers from mid-summer on that are an unusual buff
color, marked with purple in the center.

Cypella coelestis

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:53:05 +0000

Sky blue Iris-like flowers with maroon and cream central markings
on tall 3ft stems. Can bloom almost all summer. Brazil/Uruguay/Argentina

Leucocoryne incrassata

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:52:07 +0000

Native to Chile, Leucocoryne grow in grasslands in habitats similar to those of our native Brodiaeas, to which they are related. Growing in the mild, rainy winters of Chile, Leucocorynes produce their showy
flowers in late winter. Many are scented, and Leucocorynes make wonderful cut flowers since they last for an amazingly long time in water. The genus Pabellonia encompasses those species with fleshy
appendages, but are included here under Leucocoryne. Most species are hardy to Zones 7-8, but all need a warm, dry summer dormancy. AVAILABLE AUGUST-OCTOBER

Hippeastrum rubropictum

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:11:49 +0000

Related to H. iguazuanum and similar in form, this beautiful species has narrower petals, the lower ones curling sharply inward. The petals are striped green and red with a bright green center.

Hippeastrum iguazuanum

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:56:14 +0000

The spectacular hybrids offered by the horticultural trade are commonly known as Amaryllis, but truly belong to the genus Hippeastrum, the members of which are all native to South America. The species Hippeastrum are rarely available, and can be just as exciting as their more exotic cousins. They are usually summer-growers, and would need the protection of a greenhouse in cold winter climates. Most flower in winter or early spring, and many can be successfully grown as house plants. SHIPS YEAR ROUND.

Hippeastrum verdianum

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:48:52 +0000

Stenomesson pearcei

Telos Rare Bulbs — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:37:47 +0000

This handsome Stenomesson has elliptical leaves and umbels of large flared primrose yellow flowers tinted green.

Rhodophiala splendens

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:44:23 +0000

Growing at middle elevations in the Andes of central Chile, this beautiful species has large deep scarlet flowers that emerge before the leaves.

Rhodophiala pratensis

Telos Rare Bulbs — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:28:06 +0000

A low elevation Rhodophiala, growing in inland valleys in Chile. It can tolerate long periods of drought. The large flowers are deep scarlet.