merwilla krausii
Paul T. (Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:41:25 PST)
At 07:07 PM 3/02/2013, you wrote:
Does anyone have information on this bulb.
That is the name - merwilla krausii - on the tag from when I bought it.
It is definitely not scilla natalensis as listed on the pbs photograph site.
It is mid summer here in Melbourne Australia and this bulb is about to
flower - about 30cm/6 ins high purplish stem and leaves and blue flower.
It does not seem to multiply or set seed - but I only have one bulb.
Joy,
Give it time, mine multiplies fairly well now,
although not prolifically. I just love it,
particularly when the almost black new foliage
emerges. I don't recall mine flowering at this time of year though.
Cheers.
Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9
Min winter temp -8 or -9°C. Max summer temp 40°C.
Thankfully, maybe once or twice a year only.
Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all
over the world including Aroids, Crocus,
Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias, Galanthus,
Terrestrial Orchids, Irises, Liliums, Trilliums
(to name but a few) and just about anything else that doesn't move!!