Albuca bamsii

Description - The flower stems of this species reach a metre or so in height, and are similar to A. melleri, except the flowers are more dense along the stem. This species grows well in sun or part shade, and does equally well in a large pot or the garden with year round water. Very large flowering-size bulbs. More images of Albuca.....

Albuca humilis

Description - A dwarf plant 10-30cm high, up to three white flowers marked with a green stripe and yellow tip. This species does very well as a pot plant, or in a rockery situation in the garden. Flowering sized bulbs. More images of Albuca.....

Albuca melleri

Description - The flower stems reach a metre or so in height, with a multitude of yellow and green flowers, and inch or so wide, up the stem. This species grows well in sun or part shade, and does equally well in a large pot or the garden with year round water. Very large flowering-size bulbs. More images of Albuca.....

Albuca setosa

Description - 40cm, white flowers with green or brown on the reverse. A vigorous and beautiful species when in flower. Grows best in the garden with plenty of sun, but performs well in a pot a semi-shaded position too. Very large flowering-size bulbs. More images of Albuca.....

Albuca shawii

Description - An interesting species with pendant, yellow and green fragrant flowers. The leaves are narrow, sticky and hirsute (hairy). Stems reach 40cm or more in height and make a wonderful show en masse. Flowering sized bulbs. More images of Albuca.....

Amorphophallis konjak

Description - A beautiful and easy growing member of the Arum family. This species has very mottled stems with highly divided leaves. As yet I have not flowered this species but hold high hope for next season! A great subject for the rich, semi-shaded position in the garden or in a large pot. Small and medium sized bulbs. More images of Amorphophallis.....

Arisaema candidissima

Description - Another beautiful and easy growing member of the Arum family. The large plants have trifoliate leaves (three leaflets) and are followed by, or come up with, stunning pink, striped white flowers. A great subject for the rich, semi-shaded position. Small and medium sized bulbs. More images of Arisaema.....

Arisaema species

Description - Within the collection are a number of Arisaema species that are in too few in number to put on the bulb list. All species in the collection are available for sale, please e-mail me to find out availability and price.  More images of Arisaema.....

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Bessera elegans

Description - This Mexican species has long, narrow basal leaves and a wiry flowering stem with an umbel of pendent bright red flowers. Grow very well in a pot of sandy medium and a sunny location. I have not grown these in the garden so do not know how well they will perform. Flowering sized bulbs.

Boophone disticha

Description - Two new collections of this wonderful species are available this season, one from the Fort Brown area of RSA, and the other collection is from the Cathcart area, RSA. Both collections have grown well and are good sized second season bulbs. Flower colour is likely to be a dark cerise, rather than the pink colour pictured. Image for comparison only. More images of Boophone.....

Boophone disticha

Description - This collection are from a batch of seed I sowed in 1997, and are of the straight leaved variety, which are less common that the undulate form. The bulbs are medium sized and will need at least another 2-4 years before reaching flowering size.  Flower colour is likely to be a dark cerise, rather than the pink colour pictured, but I cannot say for sure as they have not flowered. Image for comparison only. More images of Boophone.....

Crinum bulbispermum

Description - A stunning African native with long, broad glaucous leaves and a multitude of flowering stems in spring. Variable white flowers striped with pink or red. This large species is excellent for wet or dry parts of the garden. Third season bulbs. More images of Crinum.....

Crinum flaccidum

Description - (DARLING LILY) A beautiful Australian native with large white flowers. Third season bulbs. More images of Crinum.....

Crinum macowanii

Description - A beautiful African native with long, broad green leaves and a multitude of flowering stems in spring. Variable white flowers striped with pink or red that are semi-erect. Third season bulbs. More images of Crinum.....

Cyrtanthus brachyschyphus 'hybrids'

Description - A mixed group of seedlings I have grown from a single plant labelled as C. brachyschyphus, from an Australian source. The original was selfed and the resultant plants are a mixture of red, orange, yellow and bicoloured flowers with long and short tubes. Offsets  More images of Cyrtanthus.....

Cyrtanthus breviflorus

Description - This beautiful yellow species enjoys plenty of water during the growing season and can tolerate some moisture when dormant if drainage is good. Third season bulbs of a strong growing tetraploid? variety.  More images of Cyrtanthus.....

Dipcadi serotinum

Description - This little known genus, of around 55 species, has interesting racemes of green or brown flowers. The Scilla-like plants are native to S. Europe, tropical and S. Africa and the E. Indies. This species, from Spain, has nodding brownish flowers, on a one-sided raceme. A good plant for pots or the rock garden, in a sunny site. Plants flower around 20-40cm high. Large flowering sized bulbs. More images of Dipcadi.....

Eucomis autumnalis 'Dwarf White'

Description - The species has up to 50cm high flower spikes are produced with yellowish-green flowers on strong, robust plants. This is a dwarf white form of the species, and is a very versatile species from warm, coastal grassland to the cool, frosty mountains of the Drakensberg. Second season bulbs. Image for comparison only. More images of Eucomis.....

Eucomis bicolor

Description - A beautiful species with variably spotted leaves that make a show in themselves. This species wants a cool moist location in the garden with part shade, especially from the hot summer sun. Second season bulbs. Image for comparison only. More images of Eucomis.....

Eucomis bicolor 'alba'

Description - A pure white form of the species with green leaves and no markings. This species wants a cool moist location in the garden with part shade, especially from the hot summer sun. Second season bulbs. More images of Eucomis.....

Eucomis pole-evansii

Description - The largest of the genus with flower spikes getting up to 2 meters high. The green flowers and cream centres make this an arresting garden subject. Like E.comosa, this species enjoys moisture and part shade. Very large bulbs. More images of Eucomis.....

Eucomis species

Description - Many other Eucomis species are in the collection and are available for sale to anyone interested in this wonderful genus. Please contact me for a comprehensive list of Eucomis species for sale from the garden. More images of Eucomis.....