Velthiemia capensis winter growing bulb from South

winter growing bulb from South Africa and Namibia

A beautiful

rarer relative of the more common Velthiemia bracteata

but a wet or soggy pot while dormant is almost certainly a death sentence

Velthiemia capensis winter growing bulb from SouthSingle, 2" diameter, bare root bulb dormant winter grower. Picture is not the exact plant for sale, but typical of the plants being offered. A beautiful, winter growing bulb from South Africa and Namibia, producing frosty grey, ruffled leaves in the fall, followed by bright pink flower spike. Very attractive, rarer relative of the more common Velthiemia bracteata. Likes well drained sandy soil. Can tolerate temps to 25F. Recommended for mediterranean