Tiny bulbs
Jane McGary (Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:08:10 PST)
Jim SHields suggested for bulbs for a trough:
How about Leucojum autumnalis?
L. autumnale (note spelling) is probably far too vigorous and leafy for
this use. However, L. roseum would be appropriate (though tender).
For really tender bulbs, the small Nerine might be interesting. I
especially recommend Nerine filamentosa. Some of the smaller Cyrtanthus,
perhaps, but also tender. My Cyrtanthus sanguineus stays small in a small
pot but blooms.
I can't imagine that there are any Nerine or Cyrtanthus that don't have
large foliage. They would be handsome in a large planter, however. I don't
grow them because they don't flower in this climate.
Jane McGary
Northwestern Oregon, USA
Jim Shields
in central Indiana
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