Romulea Leipoldtii – Indigenous South African Bulb – 10 Seeds

Romulea is a genus in the Iridaceae family of about 90 species that is found both in South Africa and in Europe. They are quite striking, and there is a great variation in colour and markings of the flowers. They are easy to grow in pots and many are easy from seed, flowering rather quickly in some cases.

Likes damp conditions and grows upwards of 15cm. With cream white and yellow flowers this is best planted in the autumn.

USDA Zone – 8

Season to Sow – Autumn

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.