Eucomis revisited
Robert Hamilton (Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:53:54 PDT)

Hi Ellen,

I grow a dwarf form of Eucomis autumnalis from Bedford , collected by
Cameron McMaster.

Raising it under shade clothe I soon noticed it followed a different
growth habit to other Eucomis , appearing in late summer and holding
its leaves until early spring. Its behaviour is not unlike the summer
rainfall Brunsvigia grandiflora and Brunsvigia gregaria.

This growth pattern has continued in those grown in a pot protected
somewhat by being close to my home. My first flowering was in late
autumn and the two flowers are still partially decent in mid
winter . Those planted in the open garden have disappeared during
early winter. The flower stem is about 30cm tall.

Cheers,

Rob in Tasmania

http://web.me.com/roberth6/Amaryllid_Obsession/