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South African Citrus Bulb Collection

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per Collection of 65
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ZONES  2-10 | Good to grow! Zone

The South African Citrus Bulb Collection dazzles with eye-catching colors, patterns, foliage, and flower forms. Abundant and exotic yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple flowers will be on display from late spring all the way to frost. Long-lasting cut flowers will make stunning bouquets. This colorful collection will thrive in warm, full-sun gardens, and can be planted in containers. A standout collection of unique flowers that’s not to be missed!

South African Citrus Bulb Collection

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Description

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. Does not include planting map.

Planting & Care

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Easy To Grow
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time
Late spring to frost

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Mature Height
Varies:</br>Starfish Iris: 18" tall</br>Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 12-18" tall</br>Nerine Lily: 24-26" tall</br>Harlequin Flower: 10-12" tall</br>Pineapple Lily: 16-24" tall
Bulb Spacing
Varies:</br>Starfish Iris: 3 bulbs per sq. ft.</br>Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 12 bulbs per sq. ft.</br>Nerine Lily: 3-4 bulbs per sq. ft.</br>Harlequin Flower: 9 bulbs per sq. ft.</br>Pineapple Lily: 3 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Depth
Varies:</br>Starfish Iris: 2" deep</br>Charming Beauty Hardy Gladiolus: 6" deep</br>Nerine Lily: 1" below the soil line</br>Harlequin Flower: 2-3" deep</br>Pineapple Lily:8" deep
Growing Zones
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Ideal Region
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • West
  • Southwest
  • Pacific Northwest
Special Groups
  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
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