The South African Citrus Bulb Collection features a gorgeous array of flowers native to
sunny South Africa. Warm golden Starfish Iris (Ferreria crispa) and grapefruit Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus bloom in late summer.
They’re followed by a carpet of colorful pinks and red from Harlequin Flowers (Sparaxis)
from early to mid-summer. Purple Pineapple Lilies (Eucomis Reuben) pop from mid
to late summer, and fragrant Pink Spider Lilies (Nerine bowdenii) are on
display from late summer through frost. Spider Lilies are long-lived, and take
a couple of years to establish and bloom. This tropical collection is generally hardy in
zones 9 and 10. If these bulbs are not hardy in your zone, you can grow them as
annuals, grow them in containers that can be brought indoors for cold seasons,
or dig up bulbs before frost to store in a cool dry place for planting the
following spring. Be sure to follow the appropriate planting depth for each
unique bulb. Collection of 65 bulbs.
The South African Citrus Bulb Collection Includes:
- Starfish Iris (Ferreria crispa)- Bag of 3
- Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus - Bag of 25
- Harlequin Flower Mix (Sparaxis Tricolor) - Bag of 25
- Pineapple Lily (Eucomis Reuben) - Bag of 3
- Pink Spider Lily – (Nerine bowdenii) Bag of 3
Bulbs are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature bulbs with similar attributes suitable to the collection design
More InformationSKU | HC017464 |
Common Name | South African Citrus Bulb Collection |
Item Package Size | Collection of 65 |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Exclusive |
Flower Color | Pink, Yellow, Green, White, Cream, Mixed |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
Bloom Time | Late spring to frost |
Mature Height | Varies:Starfish Iris: 18" tallCharming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 12-18" tallNerine Lily: 24-26" tallHarlequin Flower: 10-12" tallPineapple Lily: 16-24" tall |
Bulb Spacing | Varies:Starfish Iris: 3 bulbs per sq. ft.Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 12 bulbs per sq. ft.Nerine Lily: 3-4 bulbs per sq. ft.Harlequin Flower: 9 bulbs per sq. ft.Pineapple Lily: 3 bulbs per sq. ft. |
Planting Depth | Varies:Starfish Iris: 2" deepCharming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 6" deepNerine Lily: 1" below the soil lineHarlequin Flower: 2-3" deepPineapple Lily:8" deep |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Additional Information | Can be grown as annuals in zones 3-7. Hardy in zones 8–10. |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Item Unit Of Measure | Bulb |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Yes |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships To Canada | No |