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Bulbs For The Conservatory Or Greenhouse
Babiana
These little-known bulbs produce freesia-like flowers in striking colours. They are rather frost tender, so should be started off/overwintered in a greenhouse or conservatory in cold or wet climates and may be moved outside to flower in early summer. In favoured areas, they may survive outside in a sunny, sheltered spot if mulched heavily. Fortunately, they are lovely subjects for pot culture in the...
Babiana stricta 'Kew Hybrids'
Selected colours, including pastel shades. Ht.8-10" (20-25cm).Bulb size 5+ cmPack of 5SORRY, SOLD OUT
Babiana stricta 'Purple Star'
Flowers of rich purple. Ht.8-10" (20-25cm).Bulb size 5+ cmPack of 5SORRY, SOLD OUT
Eucharis amazonica AGM
Like an exotic narcissus, the lovely, pure white flowers , with a shallow, greenish central cup, are strongly scented and elegant. Flowering times are spring and autumn. Frost tender, eucharis should be kept in a warm greenhouse or conservatory and can be effectively displayed in hanging baskets as well as in pots. Ht. 16-24" (40-60cm).Bulb size 16+ cmPack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Globba
These members of the ginger family have hanging racemes of flowers, similar in form to wisteria flowers. They are suitable for greenhouse or conservatory cultivation, needing to be kept frost free.
Globba winitii Mount Everest
Hanging racemes of pure white flowers. Ht.20" (50cm).Pack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Globba winitii schomburkii
Hanging racemes of golden yellow flowers. Ht.20" (50cm).Pack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Gloriiosa 'Rothschildiana'
Red flowers with yellow edges. Ht. to 6' (2m).Bulb size 20+ cmPack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Gloriosa
These exotic tendril climbers are not frost hardy and are well suited to greenhouse or conservatory cultivation, providing their requirement for plentiful sun can be met. They will be happy if placed outdoors during the warmer months. They achieve a considerable height during their growing season, so require some form of support. Flowers appear from mid-summer to early autumn.
Gloriosa carsonii
Mahogany petals, edged golden yellow, with a greenish centre. Ht.to 6' (2m).Pack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Gloriosa greenii
Petals all golden yellow with a greenish centre, Ht. to 6' (2m).Pack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Gloriosa lutea
Reflexed and frilled petals of golden yellow.Ht. to 6' (2m).Bulb size 10/15 cmPack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Gloriosa oriental superba
Reflexed and frilled petals of scarlet with a yellow base. Ht. to 6' (2m).Bulb size 12/15 cmPack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT
Hymenocallis festalis 'Zwanenburg'
Peruvian Daffodil. The pure white, exotically spidery flowers are highly scented and appear in summer. Tender bulb, suited to greenhouse or conservatory cultivation in full sun or part shade. They quickly bulk up into large plants. Ht.32" (80cm).Bulb size 20+ cmPack of 3SORRY, SOLD OUT
Pleione formosana AGM
Beautiful small orchid, needing protection from freezing, so suited to growing indoors in a very cool, light spot (away from direct sun). Can spend summer outdoors in cool shade. Ht.2-4 (5-10cm).Pack of 1SORRY, SOLD OUT"
Sprekelia formosissima
The 'Jacobean Lily' - clump-forming bulb grown for its stunning, deep red flowers, 5" (12cm) wide, borne in late spring. They require a frost-free environment and make ideal plants for the conservatory or greenhouse, with several bulbs enjoying being crowded together in a pot. Ht.6-14" (15-35cm).Bulb size 18+ cmPack of 3SORRY, SOLD OUT
Hardy Zantedeschia
As well as the sliightly tender bulbs listed above, we also have some Zantedeschia in our "Summer and Autumn Flowering Bulbs - for the Garden" section which are fully hardy.
